Robert L. Bland Middle School

Summary:

Robert L. Bland Middle School is a public middle school in Weston, West Virginia, serving 658 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lewis County Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert L. Bland Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Math, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 8th grade proficiency rates were 16.3% in Math, 25.8% in ELA, and 11.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 28.7%, 41.1%, and 26.2%, respectively. The school has a very homogeneous student population, with over 95% of students identifying as White, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Evolution Middle School (71.43% White) and Washington Irving Middle School (86.67% White). Additionally, 56.07% of Robert L. Bland Middle School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2020-2021 school year, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

Robert L. Bland Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of West Virginia middle schools, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 157 out of 169 middle schools in the state. This is lower than the nearby middle schools, such as Mountaineer Middle School, Washington Irving Middle School, and Evolution Middle School, which generally outperform Robert L. Bland Middle School on state assessments and have higher school rankings. The school's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 358 Court Ave
       Weston, WV  26452-2008


(304) 269-8325

District: Lewis County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,139 Help


Students who attend Robert L. Bland Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lewis County High School

Feeder schools for Robert L. Bland Middle School:

Elementary:    Jane Lew Elementary School
    Peterson-Central Elementary School
    Roanoke Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Robert L. Bland Middle School ranks worse than 92.9% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert L. Bland Middle School is $10,139.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert L. Bland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert L. Bland Middle School 157th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Robert L. Bland Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lewis County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County Schools 53rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert L. Bland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.84 119th 171 30.4%
2010 42.82 108th 171 36.8%
2011 46.83 97th 171 43.3%
2012 52.40 72nd 172 58.1%
2013 53.83 69th 174 60.3%
2014 43.32 96th 172 44.2%
2015 38.58 111th 173 35.8%
2016 31.91 128th 172 25.6%
2017 41.79 119th 176 32.4%
2018 27.09 140th 170 17.6%
2019 37.90 111th 171 35.1%
2021 20.93 155th 171 9.4%
2022 26.08 137th 169 18.9%
2023 26.53 138th 168 17.9%
2024 16.65 157th 169 7.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.69 18th 107 83.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.86 67th 67 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.29 154th 174 11.5%
2018 30.93 121st 142 14.8%
2019 39.60 70th 130 46.2%
2023 23.21 123rd 132 6.8%
2024 20.80 120th 128 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.33 144th 176 18.2%
2018 30.51 130th 165 21.2%
2021 22.10 152nd 164 7.3%
2022 24.96 144th 162 11.1%
2023 28.83 134th 162 17.3%
2024 17.98 153rd 164 6.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.96 12th 13 7.7%
2023 27.17 18th 24 25.0%
2024 17.72 26th 28 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.74 122nd 174 29.9%
2018 28.07 136th 166 18.1%
2019 40.25 103rd 162 36.4%
2021 25.65 139th 162 14.2%
2022 28.60 129th 164 21.3%
2023 30.85 119th 158 24.7%
2024 18.04 144th 158 8.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.88 107th 129 17.1%
2022 16.82 126th 131 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.91 92nd 176 47.7%
2018 29.75 128th 164 22.0%
2019 36.13 119th 161 26.1%
2021 20.87 152nd 164 7.3%
2022 26.99 132nd 161 18.0%
2023 26.65 126th 158 20.3%
2024 19.52 146th 165 11.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.37 97th 124 21.8%
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Rank History for White students at Robert L. Bland Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.70 118th 176 33.0%
2018 25.14 139th 167 16.8%
2019 34.65 119th 168 29.2%
2021 20.45 157th 170 7.6%
2022 25.04 139th 168 17.3%
2023 25.24 138th 168 17.9%
2024 15.70 159th 169 5.9%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Open Quote Great school. Nice teachers. They really work for the kids. Nice after school programs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Robert L. Bland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 589 4 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 612 4 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 598 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 619 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 695 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 695 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 656 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 855 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 862
1999 859 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 868
2000 850 2 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 861
2001 829 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2002 838 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2003 838 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2004 872 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 901 8 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 913
2006 879 10 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 894
2007 827 7 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 841
2008 766 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2009 769 7 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2010 718 7 3 5 1 0 1 0 735
2011 710 7 3 8 1 0 3 0 732
2012 756 5 2 5 1 0 6 0 775
2013 744 3 4 4 0 0 11 0 766
2014 760 2 3 5 0 0 11 0 781
2015 732 3 3 3 0 0 6 0 747
2016 667 3 2 4 0 0 5 0 681
2017 675 2 1 1 0 0 5 0 684
2018 704 2 1 6 1 0 6 0 720
2019 756 3 1 9 1 0 7 0 777
2020 744 2 1 3 2 0 9 0 761
2021 711 2 0 2 3 0 15 0 733
2022 696 2 0 4 2 0 17 0 721
2023 631 1 0 6 2 0 18 0 658

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 Robert L. Bland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 597 35.2 16.9 40.5
1992 620 35.5 17.4 43.9
1993 603 38.0 15.9 47.4
1994 625 40.8 15.3 52.5
1995 704 49.3 14.3 49.1
1996 704 49.3 14.3 49.1
1997 663 46.0 14.4 46
1998 862 57.4 15.0 46.5
1999 868 59.7 14.5 57.8
2000 861 58.5 14.7 56.7
2001 838 58.5 14.3 59.8
2002 846 56.5 15.0 55.7
2003 846 56.5 15.0 55.7
2004 880 60.5 14.5 53.8
2005 913 60.0 15.2 57.7
2006 894 57.3 15.6 59.8
2007 841 55.1 15.3 58.6
2008 777 54.0 14.4 56.4
2009 782 54.1 14.5 51.9
2010 735 52.0 14.1 55.9
2011 732 51.0 14.3 57.1
2012 775 52.0 14.8 52
2013 766 53.5 14.3 59.8
2014 781 55.0 14.1 60.4
2015 747 53.0 14.0 54.2
2016 681 51.0 13.3 58.7
2017 684 50.0 13.6 58.6
2018 720 50.9 14.1 64.7
2019 777 50.9 15.2 61.3
2020 761 50.9 14.9 62.5
2021 733 50.9 14.4 56.1
2022 721 52.0 13.8 n/a
2023 658 43.6 15.0 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 Robert L. Bland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 597 35.2 16.9 40.5
1992 620 35.5 17.4 43.9
1993 603 38.0 15.9 47.4
1994 625 40.8 15.3 52.5
1995 704 49.3 14.3 49.1
1996 704 49.3 14.3 49.1
1997 663 46.0 14.4 46
1998 862 57.4 15.0 46.5
1999 868 59.7 14.5 57.8
2000 861 58.5 14.7 56.7
2001 838 58.5 14.3 59.8
2002 846 56.5 15.0 55.7
2003 846 56.5 15.0 55.7
2004 880 60.5 14.5 53.8
2005 913 60.0 15.2 57.7
2006 894 57.3 15.6 59.8
2007 841 55.1 15.3 58.6
2008 777 54.0 14.4 56.4
2009 782 54.1 14.5 51.9
2010 735 52.0 14.1 55.9
2011 732 51.0 14.3 57.1
2012 775 52.0 14.8 52
2013 766 53.5 14.3 59.8
2014 781 55.0 14.1 60.4
2015 747 53.0 14.0 54.2
2016 681 51.0 13.3 58.7
2017 684 50.0 13.6 58.6
2018 720 50.9 14.1 64.7
2019 777 50.9 15.2 61.3
2020 761 50.9 14.9 62.5
2021 733 50.9 14.4 56.1
2022 721 52.0 13.8 n/a
2023 658 43.6 15.0 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 Robert L. Bland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (9.1%) $9,218 (90.9%) $10,139

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert L. Bland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 138th of 168 Middle schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bland Middle School)27.219.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)2820.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bland Middle School)37.731
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)37.431.7
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Robert L. Bland Middle School)30.925.9
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Lewis County Schools)30.825
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bland Middle School)32.618.7
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)3419.4
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bland Middle School)30.539
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)31.540.2
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bland Middle School)28.518
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)28.518
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bland Middle School)31.220.2
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)31.220.2
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bland Middle School)36.828.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)36.828.9
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bland Middle School)41.430
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)41.430
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Robert L. Bland Middle School)33.923.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lewis County Schools)33.923.3
 10.6%
   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 Students777658
 15.3%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White756631
 16.5%
Two or More Races718
 157.1%


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Robert L. Bland Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of West Virginia middle schools.

Students who attend Robert L. Bland Middle School usually go on to attend Lewis County High School

Students at Robert L. Bland Middle School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Robert L. Bland Middle School.


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