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#287 of 635 schools in WV

Top 45% in state

Wayne Middle School

Middle School · Wayne County Schools · Wayne, WV

A Wayne County Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 458, Wayne, WV 25570

  • Math 30% vs WV 33% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs WV 45% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,446
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at Wayne Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
33%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
45%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
21%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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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The neighborhood

Where Wayne 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,631

Median home value

$117,100

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

3 in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Buffalo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–8Not available232Compare →
Ceredo-kenova Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.36–8Not available271Compare →
Vinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–8Not available179Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wayne County Schools

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#5 of 18
District spending per student
$14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wayne Middle School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wayne Middle School

Wayne Middle School is a public middle school in Wayne, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wayne Middle School

What grades does Wayne Middle School serve?

Wayne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wayne Middle School?

Wayne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wayne Middle School rank in WV?

Wayne Middle School ranks #287 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Wayne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wayne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Wayne Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wayne Middle School a charter school?

No, Wayne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wayne Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wayne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 25570)
6,075
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
48.3
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 25570; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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