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:
292nd of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,069 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Two or more races:
12.4%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Compare Details William H. Wetsel Middle ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William H. Wetsel Middle is $9,069.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William H. Wetsel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks William H. Wetsel Middle 292nd 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 108th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.10 119th 340 65.0%
2006 33.65 300th 383 21.7%
2007 39.48 279th 387 27.9%
2008 38.71 272nd 391 30.4%
2009 40.11 257th 390 34.1%
2010 21.81 371st 408 9.1%
2011 36.90 304th 413 26.4%
2012 33.61 319th 413 22.8%
2013 35.10 289th 416 30.5%
2014 38.61 265th 416 36.3%
2015 52.53 184th 412 55.3%
2016 49.39 205th 409 49.9%
2017 45.03 236th 415 43.1%
2018 30.77 319th 413 22.8%
2019 28.95 339th 424 20.0%
2021 14.07 385th 419 8.1%
2022 18.85 358th 415 13.7%
2023 24.52 352nd 422 16.6%
2024 35.39 292nd 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 209th 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 337th 411 18.0%
2024 36.42 281st 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 334th 409 18.3%
2024 34.48 281st 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 195th 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 387th 402 3.7%
2024 19.66 359th 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.

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William H. Wetsel Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 339th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 352nd 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)7044.2
 25.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)7543.9
 31.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)6356.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)6256.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (William H. Wetsel Middle)7046.3
 23.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)7046.3
 23.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)7362.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)7362.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (William H. Wetsel Middle)6035
 25%
   8th Grade Writing (Madison County Public Schools)5935
 24%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (William H. Wetsel Middle)8038.6
 41.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Public Schools)7938.6
 40.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (William H. Wetsel Middle)7349.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Madison County Public Schools)7249.6
 22.4%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (William H. Wetsel Middle)6757
 10%
   8th Grade English Reading (Madison County Public Schools)6757
 10%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (William H. Wetsel Middle)10073
 27%
   End of Course Geometry (Madison County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (William H. Wetsel Middle)9689
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Madison County Public Schools)8873
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (William H. Wetsel Middle)8870
 18%
   End of Course Algebra II (Madison County Public Schools)9178
 13%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425394
 7.3%
African American4130
 26.8%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White350291
 16.9%
Two or More Races2049
 145%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%45.2%
 4%


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

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

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

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


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