Philippi Middle School

Summary:

Philippi Middle School is a public middle school in Philippi, West Virginia, serving 291 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Barbour County Board of Education district, which is ranked 48 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philippi Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom third of West Virginia middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 131-165 out of 169-176 schools over the past 10 years. The school's student proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages, ranging from 11.4% to 31.2% in Mathematics and 18.3% to 27.1% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 28.7% to 39.1% and 41.1% to 45.3%, respectively. The school's performance on student subgroups is also concerning, ranking in the bottom third of West Virginia middle schools for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, with slightly better performance for disabled students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Belington Middle School, which is also in the Barbour County district, Philippi Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower. The low academic performance of Philippi Middle School may be influenced by factors such as the district's overall low ranking, the school's high percentage of low socioeconomic status students, and the lack of resources or support available to the school.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 611 Cherry Hill Rd
       Philippi, WV  26416-7709


(304) 457-2999

District: Barbour County Board Of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,279 Help


Students who attend Philippi Middle School usually attend:

High:    Philip Barbour High School Complex

Feeder schools for Philippi Middle School:

Elementary:    Philippi Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Philippi Middle School ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philippi Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philippi Middle School is $10,279.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philippi Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philippi Middle School 165th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Philippi Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Barbour County Board Of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbour County Board Of Education 48th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philippi Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.82 139th 171 18.7%
2010 31.77 137th 171 19.9%
2011 15.20 163rd 171 4.7%
2012 6.82 170th 172 1.2%
2013 8.34 171st 174 1.7%
2014 11.49 169th 172 1.7%
2015 16.28 161st 173 6.9%
2016 41.76 102nd 172 40.7%
2017 19.67 166th 176 5.7%
2018 21.62 147th 170 13.5%
2019 15.74 161st 171 5.8%
2021 28.73 131st 171 23.4%
2022 15.22 160th 169 5.3%
2023 12.95 162nd 168 3.6%
2024 10.44 165th 169 2.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.97 104th 107 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.54 97th 174 44.3%
2018 44.29 76th 142 46.5%
2019 28.57 108th 130 16.9%
2023 34.02 101st 132 23.5%
2024 35.06 91st 128 28.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.15 156th 176 11.4%
2018 25.04 145th 165 12.1%
2021 33.17 128th 164 22.0%
2022 28.12 135th 162 16.7%
2023 14.46 158th 162 2.5%
2024 15.66 157th 164 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.68 154th 174 11.5%
2018 34.65 121st 166 27.1%
2019 36.11 114th 162 29.6%
2021 29.78 127th 162 21.6%
2022 13.49 155th 164 5.5%
2023 17.85 148th 158 6.3%
2024 23.29 137th 158 13.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.06 92nd 129 28.7%
2022 50.98 48th 131 63.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.49 161st 176 8.5%
2018 18.85 148th 164 9.8%
2019 8.79 159th 161 1.2%
2021 32.11 115th 164 29.9%
2022 23.57 143rd 161 11.2%
2023 12.31 153rd 158 3.2%
2024 6.19 164th 165 0.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.86 116th 124 6.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.50 8th 23 65.2%
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Rank History for White students at Philippi Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.38 155th 176 11.9%
2018 24.27 141st 167 15.6%
2019 17.91 155th 168 7.7%
2021 28.26 131st 170 22.9%
2022 15.25 157th 168 6.5%
2023 12.39 161st 168 4.2%
2024 10.48 164th 169 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: West 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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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Philippi Middle School

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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 353 353
1990 342 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 344 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 348 5 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 355 8 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 354 4 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 346 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 346 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 327 5 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 354 4 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 338 3 5 1 6 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 343 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 324 2 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 334 6 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 334 6 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 334 5 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 325 4 2 1 8 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 300 6 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 280 6 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 256 9 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 267 5 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 246 6 0 0 4 0 11 0 267
2011 228 4 0 1 5 0 15 0 253
2012 224 3 0 1 6 0 27 0 261
2013 209 2 0 4 5 0 25 0 245
2014 216 3 0 3 4 0 23 0 249
2015 292 5 0 5 8 0 18 0 328
2016 291 7 1 4 11 0 14 0 328
2017 289 5 1 1 12 0 13 0 321
2018 295 4 0 3 12 1 16 0 331
2019 308 4 0 3 10 1 15 0 341
2020 295 1 0 3 7 1 11 0 318
2021 274 2 0 2 4 1 8 0 291
2022 277 1 0 3 3 0 13 0 297
2023 275 0 0 3 2 0 11 0 291

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 Philippi Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 26.2 13.4 n/a
1990 346 24.8 13.9 52.3
1991 350 24.0 14.5 51.4
1992 361 26.5 13.6 52.1
1993 373 25.7 14.5 53.1
1994 367 25.0 14.7 51
1995 354 24.7 14.3 53.7
1996 354 24.7 14.3 53.7
1997 343 24.2 14.2 57.7
1998 372 25.0 14.9 48.9
1999 353 25.4 13.9 67.4
2000 349 24.9 14.0 68.8
2001 331 23.0 14.4 69.5
2002 349 23.9 14.6 70.8
2003 349 23.9 14.6 70.8
2004 350 25.0 14.0 75.1
2005 340 25.0 13.6 71.5
2006 313 24.2 12.9 70.9
2007 295 21.6 13.7 66.4
2008 273 19.3 14.1 67.4
2009 277 17.8 15.6 58.5
2010 267 17.6 15.1 64
2011 253 16.0 15.7 57.3
2012 261 18.6 14.0 63.6
2013 245 17.1 14.3 71
2014 249 19.0 13.0 n/a
2015 328 25.0 13.1 34.1
2016 328 23.0 14.2 44.5
2017 321 23.9 13.4 44.9
2018 331 25.3 13.0 70.7
2019 341 24.0 14.1 47.5
2020 318 25.0 12.6 50.9
2021 291 25.7 11.3 55.7
2022 297 25.6 11.5 n/a
2023 291 24.5 11.8 n/a

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 Philippi Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 26.2 13.4 n/a
1990 346 24.8 13.9 52.3
1991 350 24.0 14.5 51.4
1992 361 26.5 13.6 52.1
1993 373 25.7 14.5 53.1
1994 367 25.0 14.7 51
1995 354 24.7 14.3 53.7
1996 354 24.7 14.3 53.7
1997 343 24.2 14.2 57.7
1998 372 25.0 14.9 48.9
1999 353 25.4 13.9 67.4
2000 349 24.9 14.0 68.8
2001 331 23.0 14.4 69.5
2002 349 23.9 14.6 70.8
2003 349 23.9 14.6 70.8
2004 350 25.0 14.0 75.1
2005 340 25.0 13.6 71.5
2006 313 24.2 12.9 70.9
2007 295 21.6 13.7 66.4
2008 273 19.3 14.1 67.4
2009 277 17.8 15.6 58.5
2010 267 17.6 15.1 64
2011 253 16.0 15.7 57.3
2012 261 18.6 14.0 63.6
2013 245 17.1 14.3 71
2014 249 19.0 13.0 n/a
2015 328 25.0 13.1 34.1
2016 328 23.0 14.2 44.5
2017 321 23.9 13.4 44.9
2018 331 25.3 13.0 70.7
2019 341 24.0 14.1 47.5
2020 318 25.0 12.6 50.9
2021 291 25.7 11.3 55.7
2022 297 25.6 11.5 n/a
2023 291 24.5 11.8 n/a

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 Philippi Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,888 (18.4%) $8,390 (81.6%) $10,279

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philippi Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 168 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Philippi Middle School)27.918
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Barbour County Board Of Education)31.222
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philippi Middle School)35.329.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Barbour County Board Of Education)37.134.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Philippi Middle School)23.521.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Barbour County Board Of Education)24.720.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Philippi Middle School)19.719.7
 0%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Barbour County Board Of Education)25.923.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philippi Middle School)2534.6
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Barbour County Board Of Education)28.435.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Philippi Middle School)24.19.7
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Barbour County Board Of Education)27.220.4
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Philippi Middle School)25.318
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Barbour County Board Of Education)31.427.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Philippi Middle School)28.613.2
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Barbour County Board Of Education)35.426.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Philippi Middle School)28.626.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Barbour County Board Of Education)32.636.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Philippi Middle School)19.813.3
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Barbour County Board Of Education)2219.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341291
 14.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian102
 80%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White308275
 10.7%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Philippi Middle School

Students at Philippi Middle School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Philippi Middle School usually go on to attend Philip Barbour High School Complex

Philippi Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of West Virginia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Philippi Middle School.


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