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#315 of 635 schools in WV
Top 49% in state
Wirt County Middle School
Middle School · Wirt County Schools · Elizabeth, WV
A middle school in Elizabeth, WV serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 699, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Math 43% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wirt County Middle School score 43% 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 5 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wirt County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$577/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Wirt County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wirt County Middle School is listed in WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wirt County Middle School
Wirt County Middle School is a public middle school in Elizabeth, WV, part of Wirt County Schools, serving approximately 263 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wirt County Middle School
What grades does Wirt County Middle School serve?
Wirt County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wirt County Middle School?
Wirt County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wirt County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wirt County Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wirt County Middle School rank in WV?
Wirt County Middle School ranks #315 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wirt County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wirt County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Wirt County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wirt County Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wirt County Middle School a charter school?
No, Wirt County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wirt County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wirt County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wirt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.1%
- Phone
- (304) 275-3977
- Area population (ZIP 26143)
- 3,326
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 26143; 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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