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#272 of 635 schools in WV
Top 43% in state
Pleasants County Middle School
Middle School · Pleasants County Schools · Belmont, WV
A middle school in Belmont, WV where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 Riverview Dr, Belmont, WV 26134
- Math 30% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasants County Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pleasants County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,692
Median home value
$116,300
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Pleasants County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasants County Middle School is listed in PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasants County Middle School
Pleasants County Middle School is a public middle school in Belmont, WV, part of Pleasants County Schools, serving approximately 290 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasants County Middle School
What grades does Pleasants County Middle School serve?
Pleasants County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasants County Middle School?
Pleasants County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasants County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasants County Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasants County Middle School rank in WV?
Pleasants County Middle School ranks #272 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Pleasants County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasants County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pleasants County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasants County Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasants County Middle School a charter school?
No, Pleasants County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasants County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pleasants County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pleasants County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (304) 299-5275
- Area population (ZIP 26134)
- 750
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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