Braxton County Middle School

Summary:

Braxton County Middle School is a public middle school in Sutton, West Virginia, serving 383 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Braxton County Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Braxton County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia middle schools, with its performance on state assessments significantly below the state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school's proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were 23.6% in 6th grade math, 32.2% in 7th grade ELA, and 22.2% in 8th grade science, compared to state averages of 30.9%, 41.6%, and 26.2%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its highest ranking being 40 out of 172-173 schools in 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, when it was rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Braxton County Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is also in the bottom quarter of West Virginia middle schools. Additionally, the school's overwhelmingly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white, is not representative of the racial diversity found in many other parts of the state and country.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Carter Braxton Dr
       Sutton, WV  26601-9773


(304) 765-2644

District: Braxton County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,200 Help


Students who attend Braxton County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Braxton County High School

Feeder schools for Braxton County Middle School:

Elementary:    Burnsville Elementary School
    Davis Elementary School
    Flatwoods Elementary School
    Frametown Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
American Indian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Braxton County Middle School ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), two or more races (2.1%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Braxton County Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braxton County Middle School is $10,200.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Braxton County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Braxton County Middle School 120th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Braxton County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Braxton County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Braxton County Schools 41st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Braxton County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.11 86th 171 49.7%
2010 51.60 76th 171 55.6%
2011 43.17 110th 171 35.7%
2012 42.69 99th 172 42.4%
2013 36.90 123rd 174 29.3%
2014 62.75 40th 172 76.7%
2015 63.99 40th 173 76.9%
2016 55.07 66th 172 61.6%
2017 44.64 104th 176 40.9%
2018 31.08 131st 170 22.9%
2019 17.68 157th 171 8.2%
2021 18.73 159th 171 7.0%
2022 18.68 153rd 169 9.5%
2023 30.95 124th 168 26.2%
2024 31.08 120th 169 29.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.40 25th 107 76.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.99 49th 174 71.8%
2018 34.65 115th 142 19.0%
2019 68.44 25th 130 80.8%
2023 26.93 118th 132 10.6%
2024 40.36 80th 128 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.87 75th 176 57.4%
2018 30.15 131st 165 20.6%
2021 15.76 160th 164 2.4%
2022 23.34 148th 162 8.6%
2023 39.63 104th 162 35.8%
2024 43.23 91st 164 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.25 100th 174 42.5%
2018 47.21 92nd 166 44.6%
2019 20.42 152nd 162 6.2%
2021 27.06 134th 162 17.3%
2022 25.06 140th 164 14.6%
2023 37.56 104th 158 34.2%
2024 33.98 106th 158 32.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.13 116th 129 10.1%
2022 26.02 116th 131 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.91 110th 176 37.5%
2018 19.64 146th 164 11.0%
2019 19.36 144th 161 10.6%
2021 14.74 159th 164 3.0%
2022 16.04 153rd 161 5.0%
2023 28.39 122nd 158 22.8%
2024 32.81 119th 165 27.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.60 12th 124 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Braxton County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.04 113th 176 35.8%
2018 30.47 131st 167 21.6%
2019 16.71 160th 168 4.8%
2021 16.52 160th 170 5.9%
2022 17.08 153rd 168 8.9%
2023 29.46 130th 168 22.6%
2024 27.66 124th 169 26.6%
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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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Open Quote The kids don't get taught properly and drugs are rampant. If you want your child to succeed you will put them in another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Braxton County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 776 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1994 785 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1995 735 6 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1996 735 6 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1997 780 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1998 798 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1999 816 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2000 831 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2001 808 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 812
2002 797 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2003 797 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2004 789 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 751 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2006 700 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 663 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2008 616 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 621 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2010 597 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 605
2011 617 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 623
2012 479 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 487
2013 305 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 310
2014 282 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 288
2015 287 0 2 1 0 0 6 0 296
2016 304 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 313
2017 289 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 296
2018 273 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 287
2019 411 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 425
2020 401 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 412
2021 392 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 402
2022 376 0 1 0 2 0 9 0 388
2023 372 0 0 1 2 0 8 0 383

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 Braxton County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 780 52.0 15.0 52.8
1994 789 53.8 14.7 48.2
1995 747 51.8 14.4 49.1
1996 747 51.8 14.4 49.1
1997 783 52.0 15.1 47.3
1998 798 51.5 15.5 49.1
1999 818 52.5 15.6 61.9
2000 834 51.5 16.2 60.4
2001 812 52.5 15.5 60.6
2002 800 52.5 15.2 59.6
2003 800 52.5 15.2 59.6
2004 794 53.0 15.0 62.3
2005 761 48.5 15.7 59
2006 709 46.5 15.2 62.9
2007 675 45.5 14.8 59.6
2008 626 44.5 14.1 58.6
2009 629 42.5 14.8 60.9
2010 605 42.5 14.2 59.5
2011 623 39.5 15.7 63.6
2012 487 32.5 14.9 59.3
2013 310 22.0 14.0 64.5
2014 288 21.5 13.3 64.6
2015 296 19.0 15.5 37.2
2016 313 19.0 16.4 42.5
2017 296 19.0 15.5 35.8
2018 287 18.0 15.9 64.5
2019 425 25.5 16.6 49.6
2020 412 24.0 17.1 51.2
2021 402 24.0 16.7 53.2
2022 388 24.0 16.1 n/a
2023 383 23.0 16.6 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 Braxton County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 780 52.0 15.0 52.8
1994 789 53.8 14.7 48.2
1995 747 51.8 14.4 49.1
1996 747 51.8 14.4 49.1
1997 783 52.0 15.1 47.3
1998 798 51.5 15.5 49.1
1999 818 52.5 15.6 61.9
2000 834 51.5 16.2 60.4
2001 812 52.5 15.5 60.6
2002 800 52.5 15.2 59.6
2003 800 52.5 15.2 59.6
2004 794 53.0 15.0 62.3
2005 761 48.5 15.7 59
2006 709 46.5 15.2 62.9
2007 675 45.5 14.8 59.6
2008 626 44.5 14.1 58.6
2009 629 42.5 14.8 60.9
2010 605 42.5 14.2 59.5
2011 623 39.5 15.7 63.6
2012 487 32.5 14.9 59.3
2013 310 22.0 14.0 64.5
2014 288 21.5 13.3 64.6
2015 296 19.0 15.5 37.2
2016 313 19.0 16.4 42.5
2017 296 19.0 15.5 35.8
2018 287 18.0 15.9 64.5
2019 425 25.5 16.6 49.6
2020 412 24.0 17.1 51.2
2021 402 24.0 16.7 53.2
2022 388 24.0 16.1 n/a
2023 383 23.0 16.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Braxton County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,497 (14.7%) $8,703 (85.3%) $10,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Braxton County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 124th of 168 Middle schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Middle School)20.322.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)20.322.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Middle School)26.531.5
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)26.531.5
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Middle School)28.423.7
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)28.423.7
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Middle School)31.532.5
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)31.532.5
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Middle School)2330.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)2330.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Middle School)30.935
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)30.935
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Braxton County Middle School)18.719.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Braxton County Schools)18.719.5
 0.8%
   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 Students425383
 9.9%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White411372
 9.5%
Two or More Races108
 20%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Braxton County Middle School

Students who attend Braxton County Middle School usually go on to attend Braxton County High School

Braxton County Middle School ranks 120th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Braxton County Middle School.

Students at Braxton County Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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