Is William H. Wetsel Middle a good school?

William H. Wetsel Middle ranks 292 nd of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William H. Wetsel Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended William H. Wetsel Middle.

What is the racial makeup of William H. Wetsel Middle?

Students at William H. Wetsel Middle are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of William H. Wetsel Middle attend?

Students who attend William H. Wetsel Middle usually go on to attend Madison County High

William H. Wetsel Middle

Summary:

William H. Wetsel Middle is a public middle school in Madison, Virginia, serving 394 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greene County Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William H. Wetsel Middle faces several challenges compared to nearby schools like Lakeside Middle, Elkton Middle, and Culpeper Middle. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (73.86%) and consistently ranks in the bottom half of Virginia middle schools, with a 1-star rating. Its test scores, particularly in math and reading, are generally lower than state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.18%), which may indicate socioeconomic factors impacting student outcomes.

While William H. Wetsel Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.8) compared to nearby schools, this does not seem to translate to better academic performance. The school's racial diversity has also declined in recent years, and its overall performance has been inconsistent, with some subject areas showing improvement while others have declined. These factors suggest that the school may need to implement targeted strategies to address these challenges and provide a more competitive educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727

(540) 948-3783

District: Madison County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
292^nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,069

Students who attend William H. Wetsel Middle usually attend:

High:

Madison County High

Feeder schools for William H. Wetsel Middle:

Elementary:	Madison Primary
	Waverly Yowell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Two or more races:

12.4%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.39. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William H. Wetsel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks William H. Wetsel Middle 292^nd of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See William H. Wetsel Middle in the ranking list.)

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Madison County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County Public Schools 108^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William H. Wetsel Middle

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Rank History for all students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	65.10	119^th	340	65.0%
2006	33.65	300^th	383	21.7%
2007	39.48	279^th	387	27.9%
2008	38.71	272^nd	391	30.4%
2009	40.11	257^th	390	34.1%
2010	21.81	371^st	408	9.1%
2011	36.90	304^th	413	26.4%
2012	33.61	319^th	413	22.8%
2013	35.10	289^th	416	30.5%
2014	38.61	265^th	416	36.3%
2015	52.53	184^th	412	55.3%
2016	49.39	205^th	409	49.9%
2017	45.03	236^th	415	43.1%
2018	30.77	319^th	413	22.8%
2019	28.95	339^th	424	20.0%
2021	14.07	385^th	419	8.1%
2022	18.85	358^th	415	13.7%
2023	24.52	352^nd	422	16.6%
2024	35.39	292^nd	417	30.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.91	209^th	237	11.8%

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Rank History for Female students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.20	337^th	411	18.0%
2024	36.42	281^st	407	31.0%

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Rank History for Male students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.99	334^th	409	18.3%
2024	34.48	281^st	407	31.0%

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Rank History for African American students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.05	195^th	299	34.8%

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Rank History for White students at William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.85	387^th	402	3.7%
2024	19.66	359^th	396	9.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William H. Wetsel Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	289	289
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	287	287
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288	288
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	296	296
1993	260	45	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1994	374	75	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1995	383	98	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
1996	383	98	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
1997	386	94	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1998	391	89	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
1999	383	80	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2000	375	63	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-4	437
2001	357	68	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2002	360	77	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2003	360	77	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2004	388	86	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
2005	373	73	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	451
2006	362	69	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	437
2007	330	70	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	3	415
2008	339	60	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	413
2009	347	56	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	2	418
2010	364	43	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	3	424
2011	333	34	3	15	0	0	17	0	402
2012	327	38	3	15	0	0	19	0	402
2013	333	39	3	17	0	0	17	0	409
2014	350	43	3	15	0	0	16	0	427
2015	346	40	3	14	0	0	12	0	415
2016	344	32	5	11	0	0	14	0	406
2017	340	24	1	12	0	0	18	0	395
2018	356	28	1	11	0	1	19	0	416
2019	350	41	0	14	0	0	20	0	425
2020	345	40	0	13	0	0	21	0	419
2021	326	35	0	15	0	0	20	0	396
2022	302	28	1	18	1	0	38	0	388
2023	291	30	1	22	1	0	49	0	394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William H. Wetsel Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	289	18.3	15.7	n/a
1990	287	18.1	15.8	n/a
1991	288	19.0	15.1	n/a
1992	296	19.4	15.2	n/a
1993	306	21.7	14.1	n/a
1994	452	33.3	n/a	n/a
1995	485	n/a	0.0	18.4
1996	485	n/a	0.0	18.4
1997	483	n/a	0.0	20.5
1998	482	n/a	0.0	20.7
1999	465	38.3	12.1	25.8
2000	437	n/a	0.0	26.1
2001	427	33.0	12.9	20.4
2002	438	41.0	10.7	23.7
2003	438	41.0	10.7	23.7
2004	477	37.0	12.9	23.7
2005	451	34.0	13.3	23.8
2006	437	36.0	12.1	20
2007	415	38.3	10.8	23.5
2008	413	26.0	15.9	26
2009	418	25.9	16.1	26
2010	424	26.1	16.1	31.4
2011	402	29.0	13.8	34.1
2012	402	33.1	12.1	38.3
2013	409	32.8	12.4	37.9
2014	427	33.7	12.6	41.2
2015	415	35.0	11.8	40.2
2016	406	32.0	12.6	39.9
2017	395	32.1	12.2	42
2018	416	33.4	12.4	48.6
2019	425	30.8	13.7	49.2
2020	419	31.1	13.4	47
2021	396	30.3	13.0	n/a
2022	388	31.2	12.4	50.8
2023	394	33.2	11.8	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William H. Wetsel Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	289	18.3	15.7	n/a
1990	287	18.1	15.8	n/a
1991	288	19.0	15.1	n/a
1992	296	19.4	15.2	n/a
1993	306	21.7	14.1	n/a
1994	452	33.3	n/a	n/a
1995	485	n/a	0.0	18.4
1996	485	n/a	0.0	18.4
1997	483	n/a	0.0	20.5
1998	482	n/a	0.0	20.7
1999	465	38.3	12.1	25.8
2000	437	n/a	0.0	26.1
2001	427	33.0	12.9	20.4
2002	438	41.0	10.7	23.7
2003	438	41.0	10.7	23.7
2004	477	37.0	12.9	23.7
2005	451	34.0	13.3	23.8
2006	437	36.0	12.1	20
2007	415	38.3	10.8	23.5
2008	413	26.0	15.9	26
2009	418	25.9	16.1	26
2010	424	26.1	16.1	31.4
2011	402	29.0	13.8	34.1
2012	402	33.1	12.1	38.3
2013	409	32.8	12.4	37.9
2014	427	33.7	12.6	41.2
2015	415	35.0	11.8	40.2
2016	406	32.0	12.6	39.9
2017	395	32.1	12.2	42
2018	416	33.4	12.4	48.6
2019	425	30.8	13.7	49.2
2020	419	31.1	13.4	47
2021	396	30.3	13.0	n/a
2022	388	31.2	12.4	50.8
2023	394	33.2	11.8	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William H. Wetsel Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$246 (3.0%)	$8,045 (97.0%)	$8,291
2020	$684 (8.0%)	$7,918 (92.0%)	$8,602
2021	$797 (8.8%)	$8,272 (91.2%)	$9,069

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William H. Wetsel Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 339^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 352^nd of 422 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (William H. Wetsel Middle)	70	44.2	25.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)	75	43.9	31.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)	63	56.5	6.5%
6th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)	62	56.1	5.9%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (William H. Wetsel Middle)	70	46.3	23.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)	70	46.3	23.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)	73	62.4	10.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)	73	62.4	10.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (William H. Wetsel Middle)	60	35	25%
8th Grade Writing (Madison County Public Schools)	59	35	24%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (William H. Wetsel Middle)	80	38.6	41.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)	79	38.6	40.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (William H. Wetsel Middle)	73	49.6	23.4%
8th Grade Science (Madison County Public Schools)	72	49.6	22.4%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)	67	57	10%
8th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)	67	57	10%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (William H. Wetsel Middle)	100	73	27%
End of Course Geometry (Madison County Public Schools)	84	69	15%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (William H. Wetsel Middle)	96	89	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Madison County Public Schools)	88	73	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (William H. Wetsel Middle)	88	70	18%
End of Course Algebra II (Madison County Public Schools)	91	78	13%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	394	7.3%
African American	41	30	26.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	14	22	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	350	291	16.9%
Two or More Races	20	49	145%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	45.2%	4%

Schools Near William H. Wetsel Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William H. Wetsel Middle	Public	6-8	186 Mountaineer Lane	Madison	22727	Madison County	Madison County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 948-3783	394	33	11.8	45.2%	291 (73.9%)	30 (7.6%)	22 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.4%)	35.4	292^nd of 417 public middle schools	30.0%		24.5	352^nd of 422 public middle schools	16.6%	60			100.0	44.2	53.1	43.0	51.8	45.0	68.2	66.9		73.9	$9,069	$797	$8,272
William Monroe Middle	Public	6-8	148 Monroe Dr	Stanardsville	22973	Greene County	Greene County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 939-9003	675	58	11.6	67.1%	460 (68.1%)	43 (6.4%)	100 (14.8%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.7%)	32.5	309^th of 417 public middle schools	25.9%		39.6	276^th of 422 public middle schools	34.6%	33	100.0	100.0	91.7	35.4	43.0	32.2	67.6	53.3	57.6	70.2	63.4		$7,387	$116	$7,271
Prospect Heights Middle	Public	6-8	202 Dailey Drive	Orange	22960	Orange County	Orange County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 661-4400	456	38	12.1	68.0%	283 (62.1%)	70 (15.4%)	51 (11.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.5%)	51.5	220^th of 417 public middle schools	47.2%		28.1	333^rd of 422 public middle schools	21.1%	113			100.0	60.3	66.9	56.1	66.2	67.6	68.4	69.1		69.9	$7,425	$275	$7,150
Floyd T. Binns Middle	Public	6-8	205 Grandview Ave.	Culpeper	22701	Culpeper County	Culpeper County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 829-6894	779	63	12.3	52.8%	383 (49.2%)	107 (13.7%)	204 (26.2%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.2%)	43.2	260^th of 417 public middle schools	37.6%		46.9	241^st of 422 public middle schools	42.9%	19	100.0	100.0	97.8	60.9	46.6	64.9	58.2	60.8	64.8	67.7		69.3	$7,817	$236	$7,581
Culpeper Middle	Public	6-8	14300 Achievement Dr	Culpeper	22701	Culpeper County	Culpeper County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 825-4140	1,066	76	14.0	50.1%	504 (47.3%)	134 (12.6%)	322 (30.2%)	13 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (8.4%)	34.6	296^th of 417 public middle schools	29.0%		39.9	274^th of 422 public middle schools	35.1%	22	100.0	100.0	96.5	50.6	40.3	55.7	58.2	53.1	63.6	67.7		65.0	$7,699	$523	$7,176
Elkton Middle	Public	6-8	21063 Blue and Gold Dr	Elkton	22827	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 298-1228	625	46	13.5	49.3%	479 (76.6%)	17 (2.7%)	80 (12.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.2%)	33.5	302^nd of 417 public middle schools	27.6%		33.5	304^th of 422 public middle schools	28.0%	2			100.0	60.2	52.7	33.1	49.6	62.8	63.4	60.7		68.4	$6,733	$394	$6,339
Lakeside Middle	Public	6-8	2801 Powell Creek Drive	Charlottesville	22911	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 975-0599	513	38	13.4	23.0%	315 (61.4%)	37 (7.2%)	61 (11.9%)	61 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.6%)	76	79^th of 417 public middle schools	81.1%		77.6	79^th of 422 public middle schools	81.3%		96.3	96.1	97.1	85.0	63.6	48.9	81.7	85.0	80.4	91.3		89.2	$8,739	$504	$8,235

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