Very Good
#125 of 635 schools in WV
Top 20% in state
Wildwood Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County Schools · Shenandoah Junction, WV
A Jefferson County Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
- Math 40% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wildwood Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Wildwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$120,217
Median home value
$352,900
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Shepherdstown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Charles Town Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 631 | 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.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wildwood Middle School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wildwood Middle School
Wildwood Middle School is a public middle school in Shenandoah Junction, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wildwood Middle School
What grades does Wildwood Middle School serve?
Wildwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wildwood Middle School rank in WV?
Wildwood Middle School ranks #125 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wildwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wildwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wildwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wildwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Wildwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wildwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wildwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (304) 728-4518
- Area population (ZIP 25442)
- 2,918
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 25442; 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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