Excellent
#71 of 635 schools in WV
Top 11% in state
Ritchie County Middle
Middle School · Ritchie County Schools · Ellenboro, WV
A middle school in Ellenboro, WV where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Ritchie County School Rd, Ellenboro, WV 26346
- Math 42% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ritchie County Middle score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Ritchie County Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average406/100K
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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
$71,875
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$577/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Ritchie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ritchie County Middle is listed in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ritchie County Middle
Ritchie County Middle is a public middle school in Ellenboro, WV, part of Ritchie County Schools, serving approximately 302 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ritchie County Middle
What grades does Ritchie County Middle serve?
Ritchie County Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ritchie County Middle?
Ritchie County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritchie County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritchie County Middle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ritchie County Middle rank in WV?
Ritchie County Middle ranks #71 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ritchie County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ritchie County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Ritchie County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ritchie County Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ritchie County Middle a charter school?
No, Ritchie County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ritchie County Middle a Title I school?
No, Ritchie County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ritchie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (304) 869-3512
- Area population (ZIP 26346)
- 637
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 26346; 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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