Is Bluefield Middle School a good school?

Bluefield Middle School ranks 119 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bluefield Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Bluefield Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bluefield Middle School?

Students at Bluefield Middle School are 61% White, 27% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Bluefield Middle School attend?

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

Bluefield Middle School

Summary:

Bluefield Middle School is a public middle school in Bluefield, West Virginia, serving 467 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mercer County Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluefield Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to the nearby Pikeview Middle School and Princeton Middle School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Bluefield Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia middle schools, with a ranking between 92 and 119 out of 169-171 schools over the past several years.

While Bluefield Middle School performs relatively well for its Special Education and Homeless student populations, it struggles with its African American and Multi-racial student populations, ranking in the bottom 30% and bottom 25% of middle schools in the state, respectively. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these academic challenges and the need for additional resources and support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2002 Stadium Dr
Bluefield, WV 24701-3325

(304) 325-2481

District: Mercer County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,920

Students who attend Bluefield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bluefield High School

Feeder schools for Bluefield Middle School:

Elementary:	Bluefield Intermediate School
	Brushfork Elementary School
	Mountain Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 425

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

African American:

27.1%

Two or more races:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluefield Middle School ranks worse than 70.4% of middle schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bluefield Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Mercer County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), African American (27.1%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluefield Middle School is 12.9. 1 middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bluefield Middle School employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluefield Middle School is $11,920. 1 middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluefield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluefield Middle School 119^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Bluefield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Mercer County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer County Schools 24^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	54.57	77^th	171	55.0%
2010	51.00	79^th	171	53.8%
2011	57.29	56^th	171	67.3%
2012	49.23	86^th	172	50.0%
2013	44.38	102^nd	174	41.4%
2014	41.95	103^rd	172	40.1%
2015	55.85	64^th	173	63.0%
2016	39.53	107^th	172	37.8%
2017	47.06	99^th	176	43.8%
2018	33.16	124^th	170	27.1%
2019	42.70	94^th	171	45.0%
2021	39.73	99^th	171	42.1%
2022	45.92	92^nd	169	45.6%
2023	34.51	118^th	168	29.8%
2024	31.59	119^th	169	29.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	44.69	65^th	107	39.3%
2018	22.46	29^th	34	14.7%
2019	10.89	20^th	20	0.0%
2021	35.19	12^th	20	40.0%
2022	50.62	12^th	27	55.6%
2023	37.43	18^th	28	35.7%
2024	31.50	23^rd	29	20.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	46.00	87^th	174	50.0%
2018	47.72	66^th	142	53.5%
2019	28.45	109^th	130	16.2%
2023	57.09	35^th	132	73.5%
2024	71.01	17^th	128	86.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	56.38	67^th	176	61.9%
2018	38.45	108^th	165	34.5%
2021	46.99	79^th	164	51.8%
2022	59.54	48^th	162	70.4%
2023	43.47	92^nd	162	43.2%
2024	45.15	86^th	164	47.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	41.54	8^th	13	38.5%
2022	43.54	9^th	15	40.0%
2023	66.16	6^th	24	75.0%
2024	46.09	15^th	28	46.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	45.39	101^st	174	42.0%
2018	27.12	137^th	166	17.5%
2019	33.83	121^st	162	25.3%
2021	38.12	98^th	162	39.5%
2022	46.36	89^th	164	45.7%
2023	36.46	107^th	158	32.3%
2024	32.65	111^th	158	29.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.12	66^th	129	48.8%
2022	53.27	39^th	131	70.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	48.78	87^th	176	50.6%
2018	44.98	92^nd	164	43.9%
2019	53.30	69^th	161	57.1%
2021	45.74	82^nd	164	50.0%
2022	46.77	81^st	161	49.7%
2023	35.30	105^th	158	33.5%
2024	35.94	112^th	165	32.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	47.60	55^th	124	55.6%
2018	31.37	31^st	36	13.9%
2019	35.15	20^th	27	25.9%
2021	46.88	10^th	23	56.5%
2022	54.41	13^th	26	50.0%
2023	40.79	19^th	28	32.1%
2024	32.47	19^th	24	20.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	62.71	21^st	97	78.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bluefield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	56.70	69^th	176	60.8%
2018	43.03	100^th	167	40.1%
2019	56.59	63^rd	168	62.5%
2021	57.60	61^st	170	64.1%
2022	58.78	62^nd	168	63.1%
2023	52.32	74^th	168	56.0%
2024	45.32	89^th	169	47.3%

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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 Bluefield Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	495	133	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	636
1996	495	133	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	636
1997	462	144	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	611
1998	456	147	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	611
1999	469	147	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	620
2000	448	139	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	589
2001	418	126	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	547
2002	447	124	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	574
2003	447	124	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	574
2004	476	138	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	617
2005	452	138	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	593
2006	452	139	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	592
2007	439	129	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	572
2008	435	134	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	576
2009	425	128	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	558
2010	422	139	0	3	1	0	0	565
2011	409	122	1	2	0	0	16	550
2012	404	120	0	4	1	0	19	548
2013	380	140	1	10	2	0	16	549
2014	395	156	1	9	1	0	13	575
2015	361	165	0	7	0	0	8	541
2016	346	140	0	5	0	0	9	500
2017	360	107	1	5	0	0	17	490
2018	320	93	1	2	0	0	28	444
2019	354	96	1	6	0	0	36	493
2020	354	117	2	7	0	0	36	516
2021	365	128	1	10	1	0	42	547
2022	340	119	1	7	0	0	39	506
2023	287	129	1	5	1	0	44	467
2024	259	115	5	2	1	0	43	425

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 Bluefield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	636	48.0	13.3	41.5
1996	636	48.0	13.3	41.5
1997	611	47.5	12.9	43.2
1998	611	50.0	12.2	48.3
1999	620	48.0	12.9	56.8
2000	589	49.0	12.0	63.2
2001	547	51.5	10.6	54.5
2002	574	48.0	12.0	59.1
2003	574	48.0	12.0	59.1
2004	617	48.0	12.9	64.7
2005	593	48.0	12.4	70.5
2006	592	48.0	12.3	69.9
2007	572	44.0	13.0	68
2008	576	43.5	13.2	70
2009	558	42.5	13.1	68.5
2010	565	42.0	13.4	68
2011	550	44.6	12.3	70.7
2012	548	46.0	11.9	71.4
2013	549	41.5	13.2	75.2
2014	575	43.0	13.3	n/a
2015	541	40.0	13.5	52.9
2016	500	46.0	10.8	57.4
2017	490	38.6	12.6	54.5
2018	444	38.0	11.6	71.4
2019	493	34.0	14.5	64.1
2020	516	35.0	14.7	61.2
2021	547	37.5	14.5	63.6
2022	506	36.0	14.0	n/a
2023	467	37.0	12.6	n/a
2024	425	32.8	12.9	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 Bluefield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	636	48.0	13.3	41.5
1996	636	48.0	13.3	41.5
1997	611	47.5	12.9	43.2
1998	611	50.0	12.2	48.3
1999	620	48.0	12.9	56.8
2000	589	49.0	12.0	63.2
2001	547	51.5	10.6	54.5
2002	574	48.0	12.0	59.1
2003	574	48.0	12.0	59.1
2004	617	48.0	12.9	64.7
2005	593	48.0	12.4	70.5
2006	592	48.0	12.3	69.9
2007	572	44.0	13.0	68
2008	576	43.5	13.2	70
2009	558	42.5	13.1	68.5
2010	565	42.0	13.4	68
2011	550	44.6	12.3	70.7
2012	548	46.0	11.9	71.4
2013	549	41.5	13.2	75.2
2014	575	43.0	13.3	n/a
2015	541	40.0	13.5	52.9
2016	500	46.0	10.8	57.4
2017	490	38.6	12.6	54.5
2018	444	38.0	11.6	71.4
2019	493	34.0	14.5	64.1
2020	516	35.0	14.7	61.2
2021	547	37.5	14.5	63.6
2022	506	36.0	14.0	n/a
2023	467	37.0	12.6	n/a
2024	425	32.8	12.9	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 Bluefield Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,618 (13.6%)	$10,301 (86.4%)	$11,920

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluefield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 118^th of 168 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluefield Middle School)	27.3	28.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)	37.8	29.6	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluefield Middle School)	38.1	39.4	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)	41.2	44.1	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bluefield Middle School)	32.9	24.3	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)	33.3	30.4	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bluefield Middle School)	34.2	34.3	0.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)	36.3	39.1	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bluefield Middle School)	47.3	20.5	26.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)	50.6	28.9	21.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluefield Middle School)	38.8	34.8	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)	41.4	35.9	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bluefield Middle School)	32.6	21.3	11.3%
8th Grade Science (Mercer County Schools)	27.6	23.5	4%
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	493	467	5.3%
African American	96	129	34.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	354	287	18.9%
Two or More Races	36	44	22.2%

Schools Near Bluefield 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 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
Bluefield Middle School	Public	6-8	2002 Stadium Dr	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 325-2481	425	33	12.9		259 (60.9%)	115 (27.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.1%)	31.6	119^th of 169 public middle schools	29.6%		34.5	118^th of 168 public middle schools	29.8%	1	23.0	29.4	20.0	26.2	34.6	36.9	21.5	$11,920	$1,619	$10,301
Princeton Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Johnston St	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-7517	506	45	11.2		409 (80.8%)	34 (6.7%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.1%)	35.6	113^th of 169 public middle schools	33.1%		36.1	113^th of 168 public middle schools	32.7%		14.9	25.6	24.5	31.2	38.1	40.7	25.3	$12,746	$1,250	$11,496
Pikeview Middle School	Public	6-8	3550 Eads Mill Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-3600	517	34	15.0		485 (93.8%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	62.6	45^th of 169 public middle schools	73.4%		52.6	72^nd of 168 public middle schools	57.1%	27	38.1	37.6	32.3	44.9	48.6	43.9	24.5	$10,969	$1,002	$9,967

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