Excellent
#44 of 635 schools in WV
Top 7% in state
Wheeling Middle School
Middle School · Ohio County Schools · Wheeling, WV
An Ohio County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3500 Chapline St, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Math 36% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheeling Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Wheeling 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triadelphia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| The Bridgeport School District - Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Bridge Street Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Speiro AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 26 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ohio County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheeling Middle School is listed in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheeling Middle School
Wheeling Middle School is a public middle school in Wheeling, WV, part of Ohio County Schools, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheeling Middle School
What grades does Wheeling Middle School serve?
Wheeling Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wheeling Middle School?
Wheeling Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeling Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheeling Middle School rank in WV?
Wheeling Middle School ranks #44 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wheeling Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheeling Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Wheeling Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheeling Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheeling Middle School a charter school?
No, Wheeling Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheeling Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wheeling Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (304) 243-0425
- 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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