Excellent
#46 of 635 schools in WV
Top 7% in state
Winfield Middle School
Middle School · Putnam County Schools · Winfield, WV
A Putnam County Schools middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11883 Winfield Rd, Winfield, WV 25213
- Math 62% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winfield Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Winfield 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winfield), 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
$89,750
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Hurricane MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 838 | Compare → |
| Poca Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 297 | 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.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winfield Middle School is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winfield Middle School
Winfield Middle School is a public middle school in Winfield, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winfield Middle School
What grades does Winfield Middle School serve?
Winfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Winfield Middle School?
Winfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winfield Middle School rank in WV?
Winfield Middle School ranks #46 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Winfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winfield 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 Winfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winfield Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Winfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Winfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (304) 586-3072
- Area population (ZIP 25213)
- 6,274
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 25213; 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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