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#387 of 635 schools in WV
Spencer Middle School
Middle School · Roane County Schools · Spencer, WV
A Roane County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
102 Chapman Ave, Spencer, WV 25276
- Math 26% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spencer Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Spencer 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$38,750
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Roane County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spencer Middle School is listed in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer Middle School
Spencer Middle School is a public middle school in Spencer, WV, part of Roane County Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer Middle School
What grades does Spencer Middle School serve?
Spencer Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Spencer Middle School?
Spencer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer Middle School rank in WV?
Spencer Middle School ranks #387 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Spencer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Spencer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencer Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spencer Middle School a charter school?
No, Spencer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Spencer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Roane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (304) 927-6415
- Area population (ZIP 25276)
- 7,355
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 25276; 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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