Is Peterstown Middle School a good school?

Peterstown Middle School ranks 86 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Peterstown Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Peterstown Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Peterstown Middle School?

Students at Peterstown Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Peterstown Middle School

Summary:

Peterstown Middle School is a public middle school in Peterstown, West Virginia, serving 317 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Monroe County Schools district, which is ranked 32 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peterstown Middle School has experienced a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 36th out of 171 West Virginia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 86th out of 169 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's overall rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across all grade levels. This underperformance in core academic areas suggests a need for the school to closely examine its curriculum, instructional strategies, and resource allocation.

When compared to nearby schools like Princeton Middle School and Pikeview Middle School, Peterstown Middle School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (96.21%) compared to the state average. This racial homogeneity raises questions about the diversity and inclusiveness of the school environment. Furthermore, Pikeview Middle School generally outperforms Peterstown Middle School and the state averages in academic proficiency, suggesting that there may be effective practices or resources at Pikeview that could be leveraged to support improvement at Peterstown.

Detail:

Public 5-8

5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963

(304) 753-4322

District: Monroe County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,570

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.5%

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Compare Details Peterstown Middle School ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peterstown Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peterstown Middle School is $12,570.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peterstown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peterstown Middle School 86^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Peterstown Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Monroe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County Schools 32^nd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	45.67	101^st	171	40.9%
2010	49.57	86^th	171	49.7%
2011	51.17	76^th	171	55.6%
2012	52.38	73^rd	172	57.6%
2013	49.40	85^th	174	51.1%
2014	63.24	38^th	172	77.9%
2015	60.62	51^st	173	70.5%
2016	57.21	62^nd	172	64.0%
2017	65.02	47^th	176	73.3%
2018	69.30	38^th	170	77.6%
2019	70.50	36^th	171	78.9%
2021	66.81	41^st	171	76.0%
2022	63.60	47^th	169	72.2%
2023	57.39	61^st	168	63.7%
2024	44.90	86^th	169	49.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.70	110^th	174	36.8%
2018	39.47	95^th	142	33.1%
2019	78.09	18^th	130	86.2%
2023	52.54	43^rd	132	67.4%
2024	50.34	53^rd	128	58.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	58.18	57^th	176	67.6%
2018	67.01	34^th	165	79.4%
2021	74.08	15^th	164	90.9%
2022	61.71	43^rd	162	73.5%
2023	58.11	59^th	162	63.6%
2024	39.64	98^th	164	40.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	72.73	31^st	174	82.2%
2018	73.84	24^th	166	85.5%
2019	77.13	14^th	162	91.4%
2021	70.37	32^nd	162	80.2%
2022	69.61	33^rd	164	79.9%
2023	55.62	58^th	158	63.3%
2024	47.14	80^th	158	49.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.82	87^th	129	32.6%
2022	28.51	111^th	131	15.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	51.69	75^th	176	57.4%
2018	65.74	45^th	164	72.6%
2019	66.26	43^rd	161	73.3%
2021	62.80	45^th	164	72.6%
2022	59.89	57^th	161	64.6%
2023	57.27	61^st	158	61.4%
2024	42.25	92^nd	165	44.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	75.95	11^th	124	91.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	38.32	69^th	97	28.9%

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Rank History for White students at Peterstown Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	62.84	52^nd	176	70.5%
2018	68.29	39^th	167	76.6%
2019	68.82	39^th	168	76.8%
2021	64.20	45^th	170	73.5%
2022	60.46	53^rd	168	68.5%
2023	54.05	71^st	168	57.7%
2024	42.74	95^th	169	43.8%

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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 Peterstown Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	332	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1996	332	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1997	313	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	320
1998	326	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	332
1999	322	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	327
2000	310	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2001	309	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
2002	312	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	319
2003	312	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	319
2004	319	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
2005	331	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2006	341	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
2007	349	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	354
2008	313	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	322
2009	318	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	325
2010	329	5	1	1	0	0	1	337
2011	337	6	0	1	1	0	2	347
2012	332	7	1	1	1	0	3	345
2013	335	6	0	1	1	0	5	348
2014	306	6	0	1	1	0	4	318
2015	300	4	0	3	1	0	3	311
2016	285	5	1	2	1	0	2	296
2017	270	3	1	2	2	0	2	280
2018	274	3	2	2	2	0	5	288
2019	273	2	2	2	2	0	6	287
2020	296	3	1	1	3	0	5	309
2021	307	2	2	2	2	0	4	319
2022	301	3	1	2	2	0	1	310
2023	305	2	1	3	1	0	5	317

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 Peterstown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	334	22.2	15.0	33.5
1996	334	22.2	15.0	33.5
1997	320	22.0	14.5	32.8
1998	332	21.5	15.4	32.8
1999	327	22.2	14.7	50.5
2000	315	21.0	15.0	50.5
2001	313	21.0	14.9	54.3
2002	319	23.5	13.6	53
2003	319	23.5	13.6	53
2004	323	24.0	13.5	53.3
2005	336	24.0	14.0	53.6
2006	343	24.5	14.0	45.8
2007	354	25.5	13.9	50.8
2008	322	23.5	13.7	51.9
2009	325	25.0	13.0	53.5
2010	337	24.0	14.0	57.9
2011	347	24.8	13.9	55
2012	345	24.0	14.3	54.2
2013	348	23.5	14.8	59.2
2014	318	22.0	14.4	53.8
2015	311	21.0	14.8	50.8
2016	296	20.0	14.8	56.4
2017	280	19.5	14.3	53.2
2018	288	20.5	14.0	53.1
2019	287	19.5	14.7	40.8
2020	309	18.5	16.7	37.9
2021	319	18.5	17.2	45.5
2022	310	20.5	15.1	n/a
2023	317	19.5	16.2	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 Peterstown Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	334	22.2	15.0	33.5
1996	334	22.2	15.0	33.5
1997	320	22.0	14.5	32.8
1998	332	21.5	15.4	32.8
1999	327	22.2	14.7	50.5
2000	315	21.0	15.0	50.5
2001	313	21.0	14.9	54.3
2002	319	23.5	13.6	53
2003	319	23.5	13.6	53
2004	323	24.0	13.5	53.3
2005	336	24.0	14.0	53.6
2006	343	24.5	14.0	45.8
2007	354	25.5	13.9	50.8
2008	322	23.5	13.7	51.9
2009	325	25.0	13.0	53.5
2010	337	24.0	14.0	57.9
2011	347	24.8	13.9	55
2012	345	24.0	14.3	54.2
2013	348	23.5	14.8	59.2
2014	318	22.0	14.4	53.8
2015	311	21.0	14.8	50.8
2016	296	20.0	14.8	56.4
2017	280	19.5	14.3	53.2
2018	288	20.5	14.0	53.1
2019	287	19.5	14.7	40.8
2020	309	18.5	16.7	37.9
2021	319	18.5	17.2	45.5
2022	310	20.5	15.1	n/a
2023	317	19.5	16.2	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 Peterstown Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,092 (8.7%)	$11,478 (91.3%)	$12,570

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peterstown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 168 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Peterstown Middle School)	32.9	22.2	10.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County Schools)	37.3	31.1	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Peterstown Middle School)	53.4	34.7	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Schools)	47.6	33.6	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Peterstown Middle School)	27.4	33.3	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Monroe County Schools)	30.2	30.3	0.1%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Peterstown Middle School)	30.6	25.7	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County Schools)	36	36.4	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Peterstown Middle School)	62.5	42.9	19.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Schools)	59.2	51.2	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Peterstown Middle School)	50	35.6	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County Schools)	44.4	33.6	10.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Peterstown Middle School)	50	45.2	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Schools)	42.7	47.5	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Peterstown Middle School)	58.3	26.8	31.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County Schools)	57.7	25.4	32.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Peterstown Middle School)	56.7	54.9	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Schools)	55.9	50.8	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Peterstown Middle School)	20	25.6	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Monroe County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
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	287	317	10.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	305	11.7%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%

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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
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
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

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