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#489 of 635 schools in WV
Romney Middle School
Middle School · Hampshire County Schools · Romney, WV
A Hampshire County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
296 Calvert Dr, Romney, WV 26757
- Math 31% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Romney Middle School score 35% 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 has held near 35% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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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 Romney 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romney), 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
$51,066
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv School for the Deaf & the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Capon Bridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 208 | 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.
Hampshire County Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Romney Middle School is listed in HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Romney Middle School
Romney Middle School is a public middle school in Romney, WV, part of Hampshire County Schools, serving approximately 345 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #489 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 Romney Middle School
What grades does Romney Middle School serve?
Romney Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Romney Middle School?
Romney Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romney Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Romney Middle School rank in WV?
Romney Middle School ranks #489 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Romney Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Romney Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Romney Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Romney Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Romney Middle School a charter school?
No, Romney Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Romney Middle School a Title I school?
No, Romney Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (304) 822-5014
- Area population (ZIP 26757)
- 7,020
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 26757; 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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