Very Good
#200 of 635 schools in WV
Top 31% in state
Trap Hill Middle School
Middle School · Raleigh County Schools · Glen Daniel, WV
A Raleigh County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
665 Coal River Rd, Glen Daniel, WV 25844
- Math 45% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trap Hill Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above 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 14 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Trap Hill 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated968/100K
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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
$92,708
Median home value
$67,600
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
33.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley-stratton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 634 | Compare → |
| Independence Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 411 | Compare → |
| Shady Spring Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 606 | 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.
Raleigh County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #10 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trap Hill Middle School is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trap Hill Middle School
Trap Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Glen Daniel, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trap Hill Middle School
What grades does Trap Hill Middle School serve?
Trap Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Trap Hill Middle School?
Trap Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trap Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trap Hill 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 Trap Hill Middle School rank in WV?
Trap Hill Middle School ranks #200 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Trap Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trap Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Trap Hill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trap Hill Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trap Hill Middle School a charter school?
No, Trap Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trap Hill Middle School a Title I school?
No, Trap Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Raleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (304) 934-5392
- Area population (ZIP 25844)
- 661
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 25844; 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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