Is Pikeview Middle School a good school?

Pikeview Middle School ranks 45 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pikeview Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Pikeview Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pikeview Middle School?

Students at Pikeview Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Pikeview Middle School attend?

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

Pikeview Middle School

Summary:

Pikeview Middle School is a public middle school located in Princeton, West Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 568. 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.

Pikeview Middle School consistently outperforms the Mercer County Schools district and the state of West Virginia in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white, in contrast to the nearby Bluefield Middle School, which has a more diverse student body. Pikeview Middle School also has strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with special needs, with several top 50 rankings in the state.

Despite having lower spending per student compared to nearby schools like Princeton Middle School and Bluefield Middle School, Pikeview Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. The school's performance and metrics suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students, and its success may be attributed to factors such as effective teaching, targeted interventions, and a supportive school environment.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3550 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739-8307

(304) 384-3600

District: Mercer County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,969

Students who attend Pikeview Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pikeview High School

Feeder schools for Pikeview Middle School:

Elementary:	Athens Elementary School
	Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School
	Melrose Elementary School
	Oakvale School
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	Spanishburg
	Sun Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pikeview Middle School ranks better than 73.4% of middle schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Pikeview Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Mercer County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pikeview Middle School is 15.7, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pikeview Middle School is $10,969, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Mercer County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pikeview Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pikeview Middle School 45^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Pikeview Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2012	49.44	85^th	172	50.6%
2013	53.85	68^th	174	60.9%
2014	52.71	72^nd	172	58.1%
2015	54.35	66^th	173	61.8%
2016	59.05	58^th	172	66.3%
2017	59.90	59^th	176	66.5%
2018	61.98	52^nd	170	69.4%
2019	52.67	74^th	171	56.7%
2021	52.84	72^nd	171	57.9%
2022	58.89	57^th	169	66.3%
2023	52.63	72^nd	168	57.1%
2024	62.65	45^th	169	73.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	75.49	9^th	107	91.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	55.62	42^nd	174	75.9%
2018	53.50	44^th	142	69.0%
2019	32.72	100^th	130	23.1%
2023	47.98	56^th	132	57.6%
2024	59.62	30^th	128	76.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	68.22	30^th	176	83.0%
2018	62.45	45^th	165	72.7%
2021	55.42	58^th	164	64.6%
2022	58.27	53^rd	162	67.3%
2023	46.45	80^th	162	50.6%
2024	62.37	41^st	164	75.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.13	4^th	28	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	62.28	50^th	174	71.3%
2018	57.38	64^th	166	61.4%
2019	49.68	81^st	162	50.0%
2021	51.75	71^st	162	56.2%
2022	49.81	81^st	164	50.6%
2023	58.89	51^st	158	67.7%
2024	63.09	47^th	158	70.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.72	26^th	129	79.8%
2022	48.37	55^th	131	58.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	56.01	64^th	176	63.6%
2018	66.60	43^rd	164	73.8%
2019	55.06	66^th	161	59.0%
2021	51.40	71^st	164	56.7%
2022	66.90	35^th	161	78.3%
2023	45.15	87^th	158	44.9%
2024	62.78	45^th	165	72.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	77.94	9^th	56	83.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	77.21	10^th	124	91.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	46.61	46^th	97	52.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	45.79	12^th	23	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at Pikeview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	57.21	66^th	176	62.5%
2018	58.67	57^th	167	65.9%
2019	50.90	78^th	168	53.6%
2021	50.98	79^th	170	53.5%
2022	59.18	60^th	168	64.3%
2023	51.82	75^th	168	55.4%
2024	60.68	53^rd	169	68.6%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The school that goes by the name of Pikeview Middle School is nothing less than sublime. The teachers are wonderful, very intelligent, and friendly. They treat all students with love and respect. My many peers can at times be ornery, but for the most part, they are absolutely splendid. The school's band is absolutely astounding. Every sports team is full of spirit and talent. While us students do not enjoy school in general, we can all agree that we couldn't pick a better school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pikeview Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	584	7	4	3	0	0	2	600
2013	546	8	4	2	0	0	3	563
2014	559	5	4	2	0	0	4	574
2015	516	1	0	2	2	0	2	523
2016	513	2	2	3	2	0	5	527
2017	507	3	3	6	1	0	6	526
2018	485	4	2	5	0	0	9	505
2019	506	5	0	6	0	0	7	524
2020	501	5	0	6	0	1	15	528
2021	530	5	0	9	0	1	14	559
2022	528	7	1	11	0	0	15	562
2023	542	6	0	6	0	0	14	568

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 Pikeview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	600	36.5	16.4	59.3
2013	563	37.5	15.0	59.3
2014	574	36.0	15.9	n/a
2015	523	36.0	14.5	33.1
2016	527	34.0	15.5	40.6
2017	526	36.0	14.6	37.6
2018	505	33.0	15.3	59.4
2019	524	32.0	16.3	49.2
2020	528	35.5	14.8	48.9
2021	559	33.0	16.9	45.8
2022	562	32.0	17.5	n/a
2023	568	36.0	15.7	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 Pikeview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	600	36.5	16.4	59.3
2013	563	37.5	15.0	59.3
2014	574	36.0	15.9	n/a
2015	523	36.0	14.5	33.1
2016	527	34.0	15.5	40.6
2017	526	36.0	14.6	37.6
2018	505	33.0	15.3	59.4
2019	524	32.0	16.3	49.2
2020	528	35.5	14.8	48.9
2021	559	33.0	16.9	45.8
2022	562	32.0	17.5	n/a
2023	568	36.0	15.7	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 Pikeview Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,002 (9.1%)	$9,967 (90.9%)	$10,969

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pikeview Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 72^nd of 168 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Pikeview Middle School)	41.1	33.3	7.8%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	45.7	50	4.3%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	40.1	39.8	0.3%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	35.9	44.3	8.4%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	65.1	24.3	40.8%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	39	33.5	5.5%
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 (Pikeview Middle School)	19.3	19.8	0.5%
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	524	568	8.4%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	506	542	7.1%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%

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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
Pikeview Middle School	Public	6-8	3550 Eads Mill Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-3600	568	36	15.7		542 (95.4%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	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
Princeton Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Johnston St	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-7517	503	46	10.9		410 (81.5%)	35 (7.0%)	8 (1.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.9%)	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
Peterstown Middle School	Public	5-8	5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy	Peterstown	24963	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 753-4322	317	20	16.2		305 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	44.9	86^th of 169 public middle schools	49.1%		57.4	61^st of 168 public middle schools	63.7%	25	36.1	24.1	34.7	17.6	32.8	38.0	47.2	37.8	21.3	25.7	$12,570	$1,092	$11,478
Bluefield Middle School	Public	6-8	2002 Stadium Dr	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 325-2481	467	37	12.6		287 (61.5%)	129 (27.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.4%)	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
Shady Spring Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Flat Top Rd	Shady Spring	25918	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4570	578	43	13.4		546 (94.5%)	11 (1.9%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	70.7	31^st of 169 public middle schools	81.7%		74.1	27^th of 168 public middle schools	83.9%	4		37.8	31.3	45.3		52.6	42.4	50.3		32.0	$10,318	$865	$9,453

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