Excellent
#105 of 635 schools in WV
Top 16% in state
Sherrard Middle School
Middle School · Marshall County Schools · Wheeling, WV
A Marshall County Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Fairmont Pike, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Math 42% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherrard Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Sherrard 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheeling), 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
$58,625
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Wheeling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Triadelphia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Moundsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherrard Middle School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherrard Middle School
Sherrard Middle School is a public middle school in Wheeling, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherrard Middle School
What grades does Sherrard Middle School serve?
Sherrard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherrard Middle School rank in WV?
Sherrard Middle School ranks #105 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sherrard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherrard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sherrard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherrard Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherrard Middle School a charter school?
No, Sherrard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherrard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sherrard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (304) 233-3331
- Area population (ZIP 26003)
- 40,445
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 26003; 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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