Is Central Preston Middle School a good school?

Central Preston Middle School ranks 50 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Preston Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Central Preston Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Preston Middle School?

Students at Central Preston Middle School are 97% White, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Central Preston Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central Preston Middle School usually go on to attend Preston High School

Central Preston Middle School

Summary:

Central Preston Middle School is a public middle school in Kingwood, West Virginia, serving 322 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Monongalia County Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Preston Middle School has shown some academic strengths, with a ranking as high as 37th out of 169 middle schools in the state, its performance has been inconsistent. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.89%) compared to nearby Mountaineer Middle, Westwood Middle, and South Middle schools in Monongalia County, which have more diverse student populations. Central Preston Middle School's performance for students in special education and from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been relatively lower compared to the overall student population.

Compared to the nearby Monongalia County schools, Central Preston Middle School generally lags behind in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The Monongalia County schools have consistently higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This suggests that while Central Preston Middle School has some strengths, it may need to focus on addressing the needs of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve its overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537-3700

(304) 329-0033

District: Preston County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,090

Students who attend Central Preston Middle School usually attend:

High:

Preston High School

Feeder schools for Central Preston Middle School:

Elementary:

Kingwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

African American:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Preston Middle School ranks better than 70.4% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), African American (1.3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Preston Middle School is 14. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Preston Middle School is $10,090.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Preston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Preston Middle School 50^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Central Preston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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White students:

Preston County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston County Schools 34^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	32.91	126^th	171	26.3%
2010	40.42	119^th	171	30.4%
2011	48.86	88^th	171	48.5%
2012	62.10	44^th	172	74.4%
2013	53.98	67^th	174	61.5%
2014	40.07	108^th	172	37.2%
2015	50.26	77^th	173	55.5%
2016	40.00	105^th	172	39.0%
2017	31.10	143^rd	176	18.8%
2018	24.17	143^rd	170	15.9%
2019	29.49	132^nd	171	22.8%
2021	48.39	82^nd	171	52.0%
2022	68.08	37^th	169	78.1%
2023	65.65	42^nd	168	75.0%
2024	62.12	50^th	169	70.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	25.63	162^nd	174	6.9%
2018	19.46	140^th	142	1.4%
2019	41.71	66^th	130	49.2%
2023	30.57	111^th	132	15.9%
2024	30.83	101^st	128	21.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	37.17	127^th	176	27.8%
2018	18.38	156^th	165	5.5%
2021	44.28	87^th	164	47.0%
2022	54.46	67^th	162	58.6%
2023	58.99	53^rd	162	67.3%
2024	54.67	61^st	164	62.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	43.14	110^th	174	36.8%
2018	33.13	125^th	166	24.7%
2019	32.37	125^th	162	22.8%
2021	59.72	51^st	162	68.5%
2022	71.33	32^nd	164	80.5%
2023	67.16	34^th	158	78.5%
2024	61.66	51^st	158	67.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.99	91^st	129	29.5%
2022	39.62	88^th	131	32.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	23.76	153^rd	176	13.1%
2018	21.85	143^rd	164	12.8%
2019	29.98	129^th	161	19.9%
2021	42.13	89^th	164	45.7%
2022	63.74	46^th	161	71.4%
2023	62.68	52^nd	158	67.1%
2024	56.84	65^th	165	60.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	44.26	64^th	124	48.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Preston 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 Central Preston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.49	142^nd	176	19.3%
2018	23.07	143^rd	167	14.4%
2019	29.02	133^rd	168	20.8%
2021	47.85	85^th	170	50.0%
2022	68.26	37^th	168	78.0%
2023	65.60	44^th	168	73.8%
2024	62.35	45^th	169	73.4%

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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 Central Preston Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1990	327	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1991	344	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1992	372	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1993	361	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
1994	367	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1995	385	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1996	385	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1997	353	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1998	363	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1999	334	7	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2000	300	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2001	267	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2002	276	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2003	276	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2004	302	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2005	294	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	290	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	269	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2008	281	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2009	281	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2010	292	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	296
2011	298	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	302
2012	276	6	1	3	0	0	0	0	286
2013	259	5	0	3	0	0	1	0	268
2014	245	4	1	3	0	0	1	0	254
2015	238	3	0	3	0	0	1	0	245
2016	329	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	335
2017	322	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	328
2018	327	5	0	1	0	0	3	0	336
2019	319	5	0	2	0	0	6	0	332
2020	318	4	1	5	0	0	4	0	332
2021	314	3	1	6	0	0	3	0	327
2022	316	3	2	4	0	0	0	0	325
2023	312	1	2	4	0	0	3	0	322
2024	300	4	1	2	0	0	3	0	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Central Preston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	326	21.5	15.1	n/a
1990	331	20.7	15.9	55.6
1991	346	21.0	16.4	52.9
1992	377	19.0	19.8	n/a
1993	366	19.2	19.1	n/a
1994	372	23.9	15.6	n/a
1995	386	24.9	15.5	0
1996	386	24.9	15.5	0
1997	358	24.8	14.4	n/a
1998	371	24.8	15.0	48.8
1999	345	26.2	13.2	0
2000	310	21.1	14.7	n/a
2001	278	19.7	14.1	55
2002	281	20.5	13.7	54.1
2003	281	20.5	13.7	54.1
2004	308	21.5	14.3	56.5
2005	300	23.2	12.9	48
2006	296	21.7	13.6	50.7
2007	274	22.8	12.0	54.7
2008	286	20.8	13.8	54.5
2009	287	21.7	13.2	51.9
2010	296	20.7	14.2	52.7
2011	302	19.3	15.6	46.7
2012	286	20.7	13.8	45.8
2013	268	20.7	12.9	48.1
2014	254	20.7	12.2	52.8
2015	245	20.0	12.2	46.5
2016	335	21.0	15.9	47.5
2017	328	20.7	15.8	38.1
2018	336	20.5	16.3	47.6
2019	332	21.5	15.4	49.4
2020	332	21.5	15.4	49.4
2021	327	23.0	14.2	45.9
2022	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
2023	322	23.0	14.0	n/a
2024	310	22.0	14.0	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 Central Preston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	326	21.5	15.1	n/a
1990	331	20.7	15.9	55.6
1991	346	21.0	16.4	52.9
1992	377	19.0	19.8	n/a
1993	366	19.2	19.1	n/a
1994	372	23.9	15.6	n/a
1995	386	24.9	15.5	0
1996	386	24.9	15.5	0
1997	358	24.8	14.4	n/a
1998	371	24.8	15.0	48.8
1999	345	26.2	13.2	0
2000	310	21.1	14.7	n/a
2001	278	19.7	14.1	55
2002	281	20.5	13.7	54.1
2003	281	20.5	13.7	54.1
2004	308	21.5	14.3	56.5
2005	300	23.2	12.9	48
2006	296	21.7	13.6	50.7
2007	274	22.8	12.0	54.7
2008	286	20.8	13.8	54.5
2009	287	21.7	13.2	51.9
2010	296	20.7	14.2	52.7
2011	302	19.3	15.6	46.7
2012	286	20.7	13.8	45.8
2013	268	20.7	12.9	48.1
2014	254	20.7	12.2	52.8
2015	245	20.0	12.2	46.5
2016	335	21.0	15.9	47.5
2017	328	20.7	15.8	38.1
2018	336	20.5	16.3	47.6
2019	332	21.5	15.4	49.4
2020	332	21.5	15.4	49.4
2021	327	23.0	14.2	45.9
2022	325	23.0	14.1	n/a
2023	322	23.0	14.0	n/a
2024	310	22.0	14.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Preston Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,744 (17.3%)	$8,346 (82.7%)	$10,090

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Preston Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 132^nd of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 168 Middle schools	52.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Preston Middle School)	35	23.8	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)	33.1	37	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Preston Middle School)	50	38.7	11.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)	40.8	40.9	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Central Preston Middle School)	47.5	33.3	14.2%
5th Grade Science (Preston County Schools)	34	30.9	3.1%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Preston Middle School)	19	35.1	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)	21.4	23.7	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Preston Middle School)	44.3	54.6	10.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)	36.3	39.1	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Preston Middle School)	31.3	38.6	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)	28.4	32.4	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Preston Middle School)	40	54.9	14.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)	36.3	40.6	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Preston Middle School)	16.9	27.2	10.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)	25.2	29.4	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Preston Middle School)	33.7	45.1	11.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)	39.2	47.8	8.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Central Preston Middle School)	25.3	23.2	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Preston County Schools)	30.1	21.6	8.5%
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	332	322	3%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	319	312	2.2%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%

Schools Near Central Preston 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 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
Central Preston Middle School	Public	5-8	64 Wildcat Way	Kingwood	26537	Preston County	Preston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 329-0033	310	22	14.0		300 (96.8%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	62.1	50^th of 169 public middle schools	70.4%		65.7	42^nd of 168 public middle schools	75.0%	8	38.5	26.2	41.0	37.7	43.1	46.2	59.0	47.1	30.8	16.5	$10,090	$1,744	$8,347
South Middle School	Public	6-8	500 E Parkway Dr	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9340	768	62	12.4		688 (89.6%)	24 (3.1%)	11 (1.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	77.4	24^th of 169 public middle schools	85.8%		75	25^th of 168 public middle schools	85.1%	1		42.4	43.2	38.6		54.6	49.0	46.0		33.5	$12,431	$797	$11,634
Mountaineer Middle School	Public	6-8	991 Price St	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 284-2856	600	47	12.7		523 (87.2%)	12 (2.0%)	17 (2.8%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.0%)	97.8	1^st of 169 public middle schools	99.4%		91	7^th of 168 public middle schools	95.8%	6		66.5	54.4	57.0		67.5	62.9	66.1		50.0	$12,092	$857	$11,234
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	670 River Rd	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9300	332	37	9.0		281 (84.6%)	8 (2.4%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.6%)	54.3	71^st of 169 public middle schools	58.0%		48.4	84^th of 168 public middle schools	50.0%	13		42.4	36.9	26.5		55.3	41.8	30.8		18.5	$15,345	$1,183	$14,161

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