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#477 of 635 schools in WV
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Middle School · Lewis County Schools · Weston, WV
A Lewis County Schools middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
358 Court Ave, Weston, WV 26452
- Math 23% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L. Bland Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Robert L. Bland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,019
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lewis County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert L. Bland Middle School is listed in LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L. Bland Middle School
Robert L. Bland Middle School is a public middle school in Weston, WV, part of Lewis County Schools, serving approximately 504 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 635 schools in WV.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L. Bland Middle School
What grades does Robert L. Bland Middle School serve?
Robert L. Bland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert L. Bland Middle School?
Robert L. Bland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L. Bland Middle School rank in WV?
Robert L. Bland Middle School ranks #477 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Robert L. Bland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L. Bland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Robert L. Bland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L. Bland Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert L. Bland Middle School a charter school?
No, Robert L. Bland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L. Bland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Robert L. Bland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (304) 269-8325
- Area population (ZIP 26452)
- 9,374
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 26452; 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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