Is Elkins Middle School a good school?

Elkins Middle School ranks 121 st of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Elkins Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Elkins Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Elkins Middle School?

Students at Elkins Middle School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Elkins Middle School attend?

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

Elkins Middle School

Summary:

Elkins Middle School is a public middle school in Elkins, West Virginia, serving 569 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Randolph County Schools district, which is ranked 54th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkins Middle School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly below the state and district levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.2% of 6th graders, 27.8% of 7th graders, and 11.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the nearby B-u Middle School and Belington Middle School have performed better academically than Elkins Middle School.

Elkins Middle School's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Asian, African American, and multi-racial students performing relatively well, but Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students struggling academically. The school has a significant percentage of students (41.41% in 2020-2021) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending, these factors do not seem to have a significant impact on the school's overall academic performance, which has declined over the years.

Detail:

Public 6-8

308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241

(304) 636-9176

District: Randolph County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,822

Students who attend Elkins Middle School usually attend:

High:

Elkins High School

Feeder schools for Elkins Middle School:

Elementary:	Beverly Elementary School
	Coalton Elementary School
	Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
	Jennings Randolph Elementary School
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	Midland Elementary School
	North Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

African American:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkins Middle School ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), African American (2.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkins Middle School is $9,822.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkins Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkins Middle School 121^st of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Elkins Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Randolph County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph County Schools 54^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	61.32	56^th	171	67.3%
2010	59.74	54^th	171	68.4%
2011	52.64	73^rd	171	57.3%
2012	53.00	69^th	172	59.9%
2013	60.21	48^th	174	72.4%
2014	57.44	58^th	172	66.3%
2015	28.80	135^th	173	22.0%
2016	33.00	124^th	172	27.9%
2017	38.50	128^th	176	27.3%
2018	33.88	121^st	170	28.8%
2019	22.40	149^th	171	12.9%
2021	32.14	117^th	171	31.6%
2022	27.70	130^th	169	23.1%
2023	30.45	128^th	168	23.8%
2024	30.98	121^st	169	28.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	55.66	38^th	107	64.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	54.26	24^th	67	64.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	51.89	59^th	174	66.1%
2018	47.06	67^th	142	52.8%
2019	53.20	41^st	130	68.5%
2023	38.80	84^th	132	36.4%
2024	48.63	56^th	128	56.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	46.73	105^th	176	40.3%
2018	30.91	128^th	165	22.4%
2021	36.49	117^th	164	28.7%
2022	26.19	141^st	162	13.0%
2023	28.65	135^th	162	16.7%
2024	29.68	131^st	164	20.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.82	5^th	28	82.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.06	125^th	174	28.2%
2018	31.52	129^th	166	22.3%
2019	22.26	148^th	162	8.6%
2021	32.31	123^rd	162	24.1%
2022	28.27	132^nd	164	19.5%
2023	34.00	115^th	158	27.2%
2024	32.00	113^th	158	28.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.68	55^th	129	57.4%
2022	48.90	52^nd	131	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.76	115^th	176	34.7%
2018	41.27	101^st	164	38.4%
2019	26.02	133^rd	161	17.4%
2021	35.79	108^th	164	34.1%
2022	31.97	117^th	161	27.3%
2023	28.66	121^st	158	23.4%
2024	32.78	120^th	165	27.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	79.81	7^th	56	87.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	55.32	33^rd	124	73.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	17.30	90^th	97	7.2%

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Rank History for White students at Elkins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	37.22	126^th	176	28.4%
2018	32.10	122^nd	167	26.9%
2019	20.34	152^nd	168	9.5%
2021	31.27	120^th	170	29.4%
2022	26.37	135^th	168	19.6%
2023	28.25	133^rd	168	20.8%
2024	32.55	119^th	169	29.6%

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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

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Enrollment information for Elkins 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	678	678
1990	686	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1991	735	7	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	746
1992	743	6	2	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	761
1993	733	5	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
1994	782	3	8	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	802
1995	810	6	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1996	810	6	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	824
1997	805	6	1	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	821
1998	792	5	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	807
1999	756	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	758
2000	761	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	767
2001	768	3	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	780
2002	747	4	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	756
2003	747	4	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	756
2004	744	5	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	753
2005	759	6	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	771
2006	754	9	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	768
2007	719	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2008	691	5	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	704
2009	646	4	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
2010	597	3	2	11	2	0	28	0	643
2011	637	3	4	6	2	0	10	0	662
2012	637	2	5	6	2	0	2	0	654
2013	648	8	5	4	2	0	6	0	673
2014	630	10	5	2	2	0	4	0	653
2015	618	13	4	3	0	0	9	0	647
2016	599	7	3	8	0	0	12	0	629
2017	602	6	3	7	0	1	12	0	631
2018	574	11	2	8	0	1	8	1	605
2019	604	12	2	5	0	1	11	0	635
2020	575	13	3	5	0	1	15	0	612
2021	588	14	3	3	0	0	15	0	623
2022	527	16	1	7	0	0	15	0	566
2023	532	16	0	8	0	1	12	0	569

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 Elkins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	678	42.0	16.1	n/a
1990	688	43.0	16.0	25
1991	746	43.6	17.1	35
1992	761	44.0	17.2	42.4
1993	746	44.0	17.0	31.4
1994	802	49.6	16.2	41
1995	824	52.0	15.8	41.4
1996	824	52.0	15.8	41.4
1997	821	52.0	15.8	43.8
1998	807	50.5	16.0	42.3
1999	758	52.5	14.4	56.7
2000	767	50.5	15.2	48.8
2001	780	49.0	15.9	52.3
2002	756	50.0	15.1	53.6
2003	756	50.0	15.1	53.6
2004	753	47.0	16.0	54.4
2005	771	48.0	16.1	50.5
2006	768	47.5	16.2	52.7
2007	734	47.0	15.6	53.7
2008	704	46.5	15.1	46.9
2009	655	45.0	14.6	51.8
2010	643	44.5	14.4	50.5
2011	662	45.3	14.5	54.5
2012	654	47.5	13.7	50
2013	673	46.5	14.4	44.9
2014	653	44.5	14.6	n/a
2015	647	44.0	14.7	35.2
2016	629	44.0	14.2	39
2017	631	43.0	14.6	33.4
2018	605	40.5	14.9	44.8
2019	635	39.5	16.0	44.9
2020	612	40.5	15.1	46.6
2021	623	40.5	15.3	41.4
2022	566	41.0	13.8	n/a
2023	569	39.0	14.5	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 Elkins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	678	42.0	16.1	n/a
1990	688	43.0	16.0	25
1991	746	43.6	17.1	35
1992	761	44.0	17.2	42.4
1993	746	44.0	17.0	31.4
1994	802	49.6	16.2	41
1995	824	52.0	15.8	41.4
1996	824	52.0	15.8	41.4
1997	821	52.0	15.8	43.8
1998	807	50.5	16.0	42.3
1999	758	52.5	14.4	56.7
2000	767	50.5	15.2	48.8
2001	780	49.0	15.9	52.3
2002	756	50.0	15.1	53.6
2003	756	50.0	15.1	53.6
2004	753	47.0	16.0	54.4
2005	771	48.0	16.1	50.5
2006	768	47.5	16.2	52.7
2007	734	47.0	15.6	53.7
2008	704	46.5	15.1	46.9
2009	655	45.0	14.6	51.8
2010	643	44.5	14.4	50.5
2011	662	45.3	14.5	54.5
2012	654	47.5	13.7	50
2013	673	46.5	14.4	44.9
2014	653	44.5	14.6	n/a
2015	647	44.0	14.7	35.2
2016	629	44.0	14.2	39
2017	631	43.0	14.6	33.4
2018	605	40.5	14.9	44.8
2019	635	39.5	16.0	44.9
2020	612	40.5	15.1	46.6
2021	623	40.5	15.3	41.4
2022	566	41.0	13.8	n/a
2023	569	39.0	14.5	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 Elkins Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$881 (9.0%)	$8,941 (91.0%)	$9,822

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkins Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 149^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 168 Middle schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkins Middle School)	25.8	27	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)	23.7	21.5	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkins Middle School)	38.5	45.4	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)	35.5	39.5	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkins Middle School)	24.5	23.1	1.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)	21.7	22.8	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkins Middle School)	30.7	38.2	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)	26.9	32.9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkins Middle School)	19.6	13.4	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)	17.3	12.6	4.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkins Middle School)	33	22.4	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)	31.3	24.8	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Elkins Middle School)	23.4	16.2	7.2%
8th Grade Science (Randolph County Schools)	20.7	18.1	2.6%
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	635	569	10.4%
African American	12	16	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	604	532	11.9%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%

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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
Elkins Middle School	Public	6-8	308 Robert E. Lee Avenue	Elkins	26241	Randolph County	Randolph County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 636-9176	569	39	14.5		532 (93.5%)	16 (2.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)	31	121^st of 169 public middle schools	28.4%		30.5	128^th of 168 public middle schools	23.8%	7		20.2	27.8	11.8		42.4	40.1	23.7		21.3	$9,822	$881	$8,941
Belington Middle School	Public	5-8	469 Morgantown Pike	Belington	26250	Barbour County	Barbour County Board Of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 823-1281	261	20	13.2		252 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	42.8	92^nd of 169 public middle schools	45.6%		57.2	63^rd of 168 public middle schools	62.5%	29	25.0	23.4	39.3	28.8	25.0	36.9	34.6	42.4	13.2	17.0	$9,880	$1,345	$8,535
Philippi Middle School	Public	5-8	611 Cherry Hill Rd	Philippi	26416	Barbour County	Barbour County Board Of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 457-2999	291	25	11.8		275 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	10.4	165^th of 169 public middle schools	2.4%		13	162^nd of 168 public middle schools	3.6%	3	31.2	13.8	11.4	11.9	24.6	24.1	18.3	27.1	18.0	15.3	$10,279	$1,889	$8,390
B-U Middle School	Public	6-8	553 Route 20 South Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-1520	803	51	15.9		775 (96.5%)	6 (0.7%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	31.9	118^th of 169 public middle schools	30.2%		27.9	134^th of 168 public middle schools	20.2%	16		20.2	29.4	12.9		38.7	37.3	30.1		23.7	$10,902	$1,204	$9,698

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