Is Guyan Valley Middle a good school?

Guyan Valley Middle ranks in the bottom 1.8% of West Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend Guyan Valley Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Guyan Valley Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Guyan Valley Middle?

Students at Guyan Valley Middle are 97% White, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Guyan Valley Middle attend?

Students who attend Guyan Valley Middle usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

Guyan Valley Middle

Summary:

Guyan Valley Middle is a public middle school located in Branchland, West Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guyan Valley Middle faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance that ranks in the bottom third of West Virginia middle schools. The school has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and struggles across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. Despite higher-than-average spending per student at $12,782, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Neighboring schools, such as Buffalo Middle School, Huntington Middle School, and Hurricane Middle School, consistently outperform Guyan Valley Middle across a range of academic metrics.

Another key differentiating factor for Guyan Valley Middle is its lack of racial diversity, with a student population that is 97.02% white in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. This lack of diversity may limit students' exposure to different cultures and perspectives. The school's ranking among West Virginia middle schools has also steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 107 out of 173 schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 166 out of 169 schools in the most recent year, indicating a persistent struggle to improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5312 McClellan Hwy
Branchland, WV 25506-8733

(304) 824-3235

District: Lincoln County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,782

Students who attend Guyan Valley Middle usually attend:

High:

Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Guyan Valley Middle:

Elementary:	Ranger Elementary
	West Hamlin Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

African American:

2.1%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.41. (See more...)

Student Body

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guyan Valley Middle is 12.7. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guyan Valley Middle is $12,782.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guyan Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Guyan Valley Middle 166^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Guyan Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 44^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	10.51	167^th	171	2.3%
2010	21.77	157^th	171	8.2%
2011	40.69	119^th	171	30.4%
2012	34.02	127^th	172	26.2%
2013	39.30	115^th	174	33.9%
2014	41.15	106^th	172	38.4%
2015	39.58	107^th	173	38.2%
2016	31.55	129^th	172	25.0%
2017	35.14	133^rd	176	24.4%
2018	27.12	139^th	170	18.2%
2019	21.48	152^nd	171	11.1%
2021	13.89	166^th	171	2.9%
2022	13.22	161^st	169	4.7%
2023	11.32	165^th	168	1.8%
2024	10.41	166^th	169	1.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	33.36	143^rd	174	17.8%
2018	42.53	84^th	142	40.8%
2019	18.20	127^th	130	2.3%
2023	24.75	121^st	132	8.3%
2024	19.60	121^st	128	5.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	42.27	112^th	176	36.4%
2018	36.68	113^th	165	31.5%
2021	22.99	151^st	164	7.9%
2022	16.31	157^th	162	3.1%
2023	13.19	159^th	162	1.9%
2024	13.75	161^st	164	1.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2019	41.49	8^th	10	20.0%
2021	20.29	13^th	13	0.0%
2022	36.22	12^th	15	20.0%
2023	25.62	19^th	24	20.8%
2024	17.44	27^th	28	3.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	26.59	151^st	174	13.2%
2018	30.88	130^th	166	21.7%
2019	29.23	134^th	162	17.3%
2021	17.69	153^rd	162	5.6%
2022	19.27	148^th	164	9.8%
2023	19.29	146^th	158	7.6%
2024	12.68	154^th	158	2.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.49	115^th	129	10.9%
2022	27.80	115^th	131	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	42.85	111^th	176	36.9%
2018	26.87	132^nd	164	19.5%
2019	18.64	147^th	161	8.7%
2021	16.32	158^th	164	3.7%
2022	10.59	156^th	161	3.1%
2023	7.91	155^th	158	1.9%
2024	11.27	161^st	165	2.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	42.12	60^th	97	38.1%

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Rank History for White students at Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	34.15	131^st	176	25.6%
2018	25.95	137^th	167	18.0%
2019	20.70	151^st	168	10.1%
2021	13.48	164^th	170	3.5%
2022	12.64	163^rd	168	3.0%
2023	11.16	165^th	168	1.8%
2024	10.27	165^th	169	2.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Guyan Valley Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	301	5	0	n/a	n/a	306
2008	293	3	0	n/a	n/a	296
2009	304	2	0	n/a	n/a	306
2010	286	0	0	0	0	286
2011	275	0	0	0	0	275
2012	278	0	0	0	0	278
2013	260	0	0	0	0	260
2014	259	2	0	0	0	261
2015	245	2	0	0	0	247
2016	271	2	0	0	0	273
2017	269	1	1	0	0	271
2018	281	2	0	0	0	283
2019	274	3	0	0	0	277
2020	257	2	0	0	1	260
2021	245	1	0	0	1	247
2022	252	2	0	0	0	254
2023	228	5	2	0	0	235

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 Guyan Valley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	306	21.0	14.6	77.8
2008	296	21.0	14.1	77.4
2009	306	22.0	13.9	79.7
2010	286	23.0	12.4	79.7
2011	275	22.1	12.4	79.6
2012	278	24.5	11.3	73
2013	260	22.0	11.8	48.5
2014	261	20.0	13.0	n/a
2015	247	17.0	14.5	42.5
2016	273	17.0	16.0	52
2017	271	19.0	14.2	42.8
2018	283	20.5	13.8	73.1
2019	277	19.5	14.2	67.1
2020	260	15.0	17.3	71.5
2021	247	18.0	13.7	61.1
2022	254	19.5	13.0	n/a
2023	235	18.5	12.7	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 Guyan Valley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	306	21.0	14.6	77.8
2008	296	21.0	14.1	77.4
2009	306	22.0	13.9	79.7
2010	286	23.0	12.4	79.7
2011	275	22.1	12.4	79.6
2012	278	24.5	11.3	73
2013	260	22.0	11.8	48.5
2014	261	20.0	13.0	n/a
2015	247	17.0	14.5	42.5
2016	273	17.0	16.0	52
2017	271	19.0	14.2	42.8
2018	283	20.5	13.8	73.1
2019	277	19.5	14.2	67.1
2020	260	15.0	17.3	71.5
2021	247	18.0	13.7	61.1
2022	254	19.5	13.0	n/a
2023	235	18.5	12.7	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 Guyan Valley Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,866 (14.6%)	$10,916 (85.4%)	$12,782

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guyan Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 165^th of 168 Middle schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Guyan Valley Middle)	21	23.3	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	29.3	31.3	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Guyan Valley Middle)	39.5	27.4	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	35.3	31.5	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Guyan Valley Middle)	12	4.6	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	24.7	18.1	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Guyan Valley Middle)	35.9	13.9	22%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	37.5	20	17.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Guyan Valley Middle)	20	11.6	8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)	27.6	25.5	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Guyan Valley Middle)	34.5	27.5	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County Schools)	43.9	38.8	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Guyan Valley Middle)	23.5	13	10.5%
8th Grade Science (Lincoln County Schools)	31.8	29	2.8%
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	277	235	15.2%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	274	228	16.8%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Guyan Valley Middle

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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 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th 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 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guyan Valley Middle	Public	6-8	5312 McClellan Hwy	Branchland	25506	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 824-3235	235	19	12.7		228 (97.0%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	166^th of 169 public middle schools	1.8%		11.3	165^th of 168 public middle schools	1.8%	1	5.2	16.7	4.7	31.0	31.0	23.4	6.3	$12,782	$1,867	$10,916
Barboursville Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Central Ave	Barboursville	25504	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 733-3003	679	51	13.3		609 (89.7%)	11 (1.6%)	6 (0.9%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	82	21^st of 169 public middle schools	87.6%		79.6	19^th of 168 public middle schools	88.7%	2	29.8	44.2	45.4	54.6	56.8	62.4	36.1	$11,561	$985	$10,576
Milton Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Panther Trl	Milton	25541	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7308	570	50	11.4		545 (95.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	77.6	23^rd of 169 public middle schools	86.4%		86.5	11^th of 168 public middle schools	93.5%	12	30.2	51.9	46.0	48.6	50.8	50.6	36.6	$12,463	$1,336	$11,127
Wayne Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Pioneer Road	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-3227	371	33	11.2		365 (98.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37.5	107^th of 169 public middle schools	36.7%		46	87^th of 168 public middle schools	48.2%	20	19.3	21.5	32.2	37.8	36.5	38.1	23.7	$10,591	$991	$9,600
Huntington East Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Campbell Dr	Huntington	25705	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-9508	585	54	10.8		463 (79.1%)	45 (7.7%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.8%)	44	88^th of 169 public middle schools	47.9%		29.9	130^th of 168 public middle schools	22.6%	42	25.3	26.5	22.4	37.6	40.6	46.3	25.1	$13,025	$1,937	$11,088
Hurricane Middle	Public	6-8	518 Midland Trl	Hurricane	25526	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 562-0549	849	63	13.5		776 (91.4%)	15 (1.8%)	14 (1.6%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.0%)	93.8	5^th of 169 public middle schools	97.0%		91.7	6^th of 168 public middle schools	96.4%	1	52.8	52.1	60.2	59.8	63.3	61.0	37.1	$10,975	$713	$10,262
Huntington Middle School	Public	6-8	925 3rd St	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-5180	647	49	13.2		412 (63.7%)	101 (15.6%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (17.5%)	47.8	81^st of 169 public middle schools	52.1%		52.7	71^st of 168 public middle schools	57.7%	10	31.0	14.8	33.2	44.4	27.8	49.3	29.1	$12,429	$1,944	$10,486
Buffalo Middle School	Public	6-8	298 Buffalo Creek Rd	Kenova	25530	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-6062	252	22	11.4		248 (98.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63	43^rd of 169 public middle schools	74.6%		60.4	53^rd of 168 public middle schools	68.5%	10	24.4	32.0	36.7	53.3	52.0	34.7	38.8	$11,628	$1,119	$10,509

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