Is Ripley Middle School a good school?

Ripley Middle School ranks 38 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ripley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Ripley Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ripley Middle School?

Students at Ripley Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ripley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ripley Middle School usually go on to attend Ripley High School

Ripley Middle School

Summary:

Ripley Middle School is a public middle school in Ripley, West Virginia, serving 613 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jackson County Schools district, which is ranked 3rd out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ripley Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Ripley Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's proficiency rates in these subjects exceed the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ripley Middle School's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 21.5% to 41.3%, compared to the state averages of 28.7% to 32.2%. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates were even higher, ranging from 41.9% to 58%, significantly above the state averages of 41.1% to 44.5%. Additionally, the school's performance in Science assessments for 8th grade is also above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Spencer Middle School and Ravenswood Middle School, Ripley Middle School generally outperforms these schools in academic assessments and overall school rankings. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with a relatively low representation of minority students, which may indicate a need to explore strategies to promote diversity and inclusivity. Additionally, while the school excels in serving many student subgroups, the lower performance of students with disabilities and special education needs suggests an area for improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271-5279

(304) 372-7350

District: Jackson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,205

Students who attend Ripley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ripley High School

Feeder schools for Ripley Middle School:

Elementary:	Cottageville Elementary School
	Evans Elementary School
	Fairplain Elementary School
	Gilmore Elementary School
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	Kenna Elementary School
	Ripley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ripley Middle School ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Ripley Middle School employs 41.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ripley Middle School is $10,205.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ripley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ripley Middle School 38^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Ripley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Jackson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Schools 3^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	62.81	52^nd	171	69.6%
2010	49.85	84^th	171	50.9%
2011	64.03	46^th	171	73.1%
2012	61.90	45^th	172	73.8%
2013	59.60	52^nd	174	70.1%
2014	61.94	42^nd	172	75.6%
2015	60.74	50^th	173	71.1%
2016	68.04	36^th	172	79.1%
2017	58.75	63^rd	176	64.2%
2018	68.27	40^th	170	76.5%
2019	71.33	32^nd	171	81.3%
2021	70.67	32^nd	171	81.3%
2022	69.24	35^th	169	79.3%
2023	76.10	23^rd	168	86.3%
2024	64.92	38^th	169	77.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	47.72	57^th	107	46.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	44.48	34^th	67	49.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.66	123^rd	174	29.3%
2018	51.38	51^st	142	64.1%
2019	47.77	54^th	130	58.5%
2023	54.87	39^th	132	70.5%
2024	44.44	69^th	128	46.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	68.16	31^st	176	82.4%
2018	56.62	58^th	165	64.8%
2021	57.25	54^th	164	67.1%
2022	68.42	28^th	162	82.7%
2023	73.90	17^th	162	89.5%
2024	71.29	30^th	164	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	53.65	81^st	174	53.4%
2018	72.60	27^th	166	83.7%
2019	74.16	23^rd	162	85.8%
2021	60.31	50^th	162	69.1%
2022	61.53	49^th	164	70.1%
2023	68.52	31^st	158	80.4%
2024	69.02	31^st	158	80.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.26	64^th	129	50.4%
2022	48.47	53^rd	131	59.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	60.42	58^th	176	67.0%
2018	58.39	57^th	164	65.2%
2019	64.17	47^th	161	70.8%
2021	77.67	22^nd	164	86.6%
2022	73.90	22^nd	161	86.3%
2023	80.79	13^th	158	91.8%
2024	60.66	51^st	165	69.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	31.44	93^rd	124	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	63.85	16^th	97	83.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	59.40	7^th	23	69.6%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	77.75	2^nd	9	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ripley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	57.11	67^th	176	61.9%
2018	66.07	43^rd	167	74.3%
2019	69.23	36^th	168	78.6%
2021	68.46	36^th	170	78.8%
2022	68.35	36^th	168	78.6%
2023	75.21	24^th	168	85.7%
2024	63.52	41^st	169	75.7%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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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	659	659
1990	712	2	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
1991	729	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	733
1992	738	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
1993	733	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
1994	764	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
1995	736	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	737
1996	736	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	737
1997	736	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1998	713	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
1999	706	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
2000	735	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	738
2001	743	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	749
2002	745	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2003	745	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2004	743	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
2005	704	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
2006	770	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
2007	742	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
2008	754	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
2009	724	6	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	734
2010	751	2	1	0	3	0	0	0	757
2011	764	9	1	0	2	0	0	0	776
2012	736	9	0	0	2	0	0	0	747
2013	704	9	0	0	0	0	1	0	714
2014	702	6	1	0	0	0	1	0	710
2015	714	2	1	3	0	1	4	0	725
2016	714	3	1	6	1	1	9	0	735
2017	666	4	2	11	2	1	8	0	694
2018	650	4	3	8	2	0	7	0	674
2019	660	4	3	6	0	0	4	0	677
2020	684	6	1	3	0	0	5	0	699
2021	665	5	1	6	0	0	5	0	682
2022	614	5	1	2	0	0	5	0	627
2023	592	4	2	3	0	1	11	0	613
2024	548	6	1	3	0	1	11	0	570

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 Ripley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	659	38.6	17.0	n/a
1990	720	40.2	17.9	34.4
1991	733	40.5	18.0	34.7
1992	738	45.5	16.2	35.1
1993	736	44.5	16.5	34.4
1994	771	46.4	16.6	28
1995	737	49.1	15.0	36.9
1996	737	49.1	15.0	36.9
1997	741	47.6	15.6	37.5
1998	717	48.3	14.8	32.4
1999	708	47.3	15.0	44.4
2000	738	48.2	15.3	40.4
2001	749	48.6	15.4	38.6
2002	749	48.4	15.5	39.9
2003	749	48.4	15.5	39.9
2004	746	49.0	15.2	41.7
2005	709	48.9	14.5	42.6
2006	777	50.0	15.5	43.9
2007	752	51.2	14.7	41.1
2008	765	50.6	15.1	42.5
2009	734	51.2	14.3	40.6
2010	757	50.7	14.9	43.2
2011	776	53.3	14.5	44.3
2012	747	49.6	15.0	46.7
2013	714	49.9	14.3	51.4
2014	710	49.9	14.2	n/a
2015	725	48.0	15.1	33.5
2016	735	47.0	15.6	40.5
2017	694	43.0	16.1	37.6
2018	674	41.9	16.0	51.3
2019	677	42.0	16.0	42.4
2020	699	41.6	16.8	41.1
2021	682	41.8	16.3	43.4
2022	627	44.8	13.9	n/a
2023	613	44.6	13.7	n/a
2024	570	41.1	13.8	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 Ripley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	659	38.6	17.0	n/a
1990	720	40.2	17.9	34.4
1991	733	40.5	18.0	34.7
1992	738	45.5	16.2	35.1
1993	736	44.5	16.5	34.4
1994	771	46.4	16.6	28
1995	737	49.1	15.0	36.9
1996	737	49.1	15.0	36.9
1997	741	47.6	15.6	37.5
1998	717	48.3	14.8	32.4
1999	708	47.3	15.0	44.4
2000	738	48.2	15.3	40.4
2001	749	48.6	15.4	38.6
2002	749	48.4	15.5	39.9
2003	749	48.4	15.5	39.9
2004	746	49.0	15.2	41.7
2005	709	48.9	14.5	42.6
2006	777	50.0	15.5	43.9
2007	752	51.2	14.7	41.1
2008	765	50.6	15.1	42.5
2009	734	51.2	14.3	40.6
2010	757	50.7	14.9	43.2
2011	776	53.3	14.5	44.3
2012	747	49.6	15.0	46.7
2013	714	49.9	14.3	51.4
2014	710	49.9	14.2	n/a
2015	725	48.0	15.1	33.5
2016	735	47.0	15.6	40.5
2017	694	43.0	16.1	37.6
2018	674	41.9	16.0	51.3
2019	677	42.0	16.0	42.4
2020	699	41.6	16.8	41.1
2021	682	41.8	16.3	43.4
2022	627	44.8	13.9	n/a
2023	613	44.6	13.7	n/a
2024	570	41.1	13.8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ripley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$522 (5.1%)	$9,682 (94.9%)	$10,204

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ripley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd of 168 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ripley Middle School)	39.5	47.3	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)	39.3	39.2	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ripley Middle School)	54.7	63.7	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)	52.9	53.8	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ripley Middle School)	37.2	36.3	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)	38.2	40.9	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ripley Middle School)	49.3	38	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)	46.8	39.9	6.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ripley Middle School)	40.6	33.5	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)	38.3	33.5	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ripley Middle School)	54.1	54.4	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)	46.8	49.1	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Ripley Middle School)	41.2	35.4	5.8%
8th Grade Science (Jackson County Schools)	37.7	32.7	5%
8th Grade Science (West Virginia)	33.1	27	6.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	677	613	9.5%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	660	592	10.3%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%

Schools Near Ripley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				WV Assessment Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ripley Middle School	Public	6-8	1 W School St	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7350	570	41	13.8		548 (96.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	64.9	38^th of 169 public middle schools	77.5%		76.1	23^rd of 168 public middle schools	86.3%	15		40.2	41.3	21.5		58.0	52.9	41.9		22.6	$10,205	$522	$9,682
Ravenswood Middle School	Public	6-8	514 S Ritchie Ave	Ravenswood	26164	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 273-5480	300	25	12.2		275 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	62.3	48^th of 169 public middle schools	71.6%		55.2	68^th of 168 public middle schools	59.5%	20		34.5	27.6	40.0		51.2	34.7	47.0		34.0	$12,312	$826	$11,487
Spencer Middle School	Public	5-8	102 Chapman Ave	Spencer	25276	Roane County	Roane County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 927-6415	315	28	11.1		302 (95.9%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	45.9	84^th of 169 public middle schools	50.3%		41.7	96^th of 168 public middle schools	42.9%	12	13.7	16.4	38.7	30.9	30.1	37.0	52.0	34.6	27.4	19.8	$10,520	$1,846	$8,674

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