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#351 of 635 schools in WV
Ravenswood Middle School
Middle School · Jackson County Schools · Ravenswood, WV
A Jackson County Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
514 S Ritchie Ave, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- Math 35% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ravenswood Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ravenswood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,250
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ravenswood Middle School is listed in JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ravenswood Middle School
Ravenswood Middle School is a public middle school in Ravenswood, WV, part of Jackson County Schools, serving approximately 300 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ravenswood Middle School
What grades does Ravenswood Middle School serve?
Ravenswood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ravenswood Middle School?
Ravenswood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ravenswood Middle School rank in WV?
Ravenswood Middle School ranks #351 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ravenswood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ravenswood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ravenswood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ravenswood Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ravenswood Middle School a charter school?
No, Ravenswood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ravenswood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ravenswood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (304) 273-5480
- Area population (ZIP 26164)
- 7,342
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 26164; 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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