Is Ritchie County Middle a good school?

Ritchie County Middle ranks 49 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ritchie County Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Ritchie County Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Ritchie County Middle?

Students at Ritchie County Middle are 97% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Ritchie County Middle attend?

Students who attend Ritchie County Middle usually go on to attend Ritchie County High School

Ritchie County Middle

Summary:

Ritchie County Middle is a public middle school in Ellenboro, West Virginia, serving around 330 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Ritchie County Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Ritchie County Middle consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with 55.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school's performance is particularly strong across various student subgroups, with female students, white students, and special education students ranking highly compared to other middle schools in West Virginia. Ritchie County Middle also has a relatively high per-student spending of $13,290 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.6 to 12.6 students per teacher.

While Ritchie County Middle outperforms nearby schools like Doddridge County Middle School and Pleasants County Middle School in several metrics, it is important to consider the contextual factors that may contribute to these differences. The school's consistent academic success and support for diverse learners suggest that it is effectively meeting the needs of its students, but there may be opportunities for continued growth and improvement, particularly in areas like science proficiency and the performance of male students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346

(304) 869-3512

District: Ritchie County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,290

Students who attend Ritchie County Middle usually attend:

Alternative:

Ritchie County High School

Feeder schools for Ritchie County Middle:

Elementary:	Creed Collins Elementary
	Harrisville Elementary
	Smithville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Asian:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ritchie County Middle ranks better than 71% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), Asian (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ritchie County Middle is 10.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ritchie County Middle is $13,290.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ritchie County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritchie County Middle 49^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Ritchie County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Ritchie County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritchie County Schools 8^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	48.13	97^th	171	43.3%
2010	41.19	115^th	171	32.7%
2011	48.70	91^st	171	46.8%
2012	34.29	126^th	172	26.7%
2013	37.00	122^nd	174	29.9%
2014	32.31	130^th	172	24.4%
2015	40.06	105^th	173	39.3%
2016	46.36	87^th	172	49.4%
2017	54.37	78^th	176	55.7%
2018	53.99	67^th	170	60.6%
2019	57.08	65^th	171	62.0%
2021	42.42	92^nd	171	46.2%
2022	58.73	59^th	169	65.1%
2023	66.16	41^st	168	75.6%
2024	62.14	49^th	169	71.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.22	104^th	174	40.2%
2018	64.27	19^th	142	86.6%
2019	45.97	57^th	130	56.2%
2023	44.57	68^th	132	48.5%
2024	78.49	9^th	128	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	64.01	45^th	176	74.4%
2018	57.05	55^th	165	66.7%
2021	44.75	85^th	164	48.2%
2022	61.15	45^th	162	72.2%
2023	64.02	37^th	162	77.2%
2024	54.63	62^nd	164	62.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	58.85	60^th	174	65.5%
2018	55.53	68^th	166	59.0%
2019	54.31	71^st	162	56.2%
2021	44.58	88^th	162	45.7%
2022	49.56	83^rd	164	49.4%
2023	71.18	24^th	158	84.8%
2024	68.36	33^rd	158	79.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.23	42^nd	129	67.4%
2022	57.77	32^nd	131	75.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	50.57	79^th	176	55.1%
2018	55.81	59^th	164	64.0%
2019	57.91	59^th	161	63.4%
2021	40.40	93^rd	164	43.3%
2022	64.26	44^th	161	72.7%
2023	55.15	65^th	158	58.9%
2024	49.62	75^th	165	54.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	62.78	21^st	124	83.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ritchie County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	52.85	81^st	176	54.0%
2018	53.38	69^th	167	58.7%
2019	54.57	70^th	168	58.3%
2021	38.11	102^nd	170	40.0%
2022	55.13	70^th	168	58.3%
2023	62.97	49^th	168	70.8%
2024	59.75	55^th	169	67.5%

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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 Ritchie County Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	483	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	485
1995	427	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
1996	427	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
1997	426	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1998	413	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	415
1999	407	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	409
2000	389	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	392
2001	371	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
2002	372	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	376
2003	372	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	376
2004	394	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	402
2005	382	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	387
2006	385	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	392
2007	356	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	363
2008	345	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	353
2009	339	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	347
2010	325	2	1	3	0	0	0	331
2011	312	4	0	3	0	0	0	319
2012	303	2	0	3	0	0	0	308
2013	299	3	0	2	1	0	1	306
2014	322	2	0	1	1	0	1	327
2015	337	1	0	0	1	0	1	340
2016	348	2	1	0	0	0	1	352
2017	344	2	0	0	0	0	1	347
2018	328	4	1	4	0	0	2	339
2019	402	1	2	0	0	0	1	406
2020	374	0	4	2	0	0	0	380
2021	372	0	3	2	0	0	1	378
2022	342	3	2	1	0	0	4	352
2023	319	1	4	2	0	0	4	330

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 Ritchie County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	485	31.0	15.6	n/a
1995	429	30.0	14.3	0
1996	429	30.0	14.3	0
1997	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
1998	415	27.0	15.4	47
1999	409	26.5	15.4	0
2000	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2001	373	27.0	13.8	57.6
2002	376	27.0	13.9	57.4
2003	376	27.0	13.9	57.4
2004	402	29.0	13.9	57
2005	387	29.0	13.3	58.4
2006	392	30.0	13.1	57.1
2007	363	29.0	12.5	55.9
2008	353	29.0	12.2	54.4
2009	347	27.0	12.9	51.6
2010	331	26.0	12.7	46.8
2011	319	25.2	12.6	41.4
2012	308	24.0	12.8	49.7
2013	306	25.0	12.2	52
2014	327	22.6	14.4	54.4
2015	340	23.0	14.7	51.2
2016	352	25.0	14.0	39.5
2017	347	25.0	13.8	42.7
2018	339	25.0	13.5	51
2019	406	30.4	13.3	54.7
2020	380	29.0	13.1	58.4
2021	378	30.0	12.6	50.5
2022	352	30.0	11.7	n/a
2023	330	31.0	10.6	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 Ritchie County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	485	31.0	15.6	n/a
1995	429	30.0	14.3	0
1996	429	30.0	14.3	0
1997	427	29.0	14.7	n/a
1998	415	27.0	15.4	47
1999	409	26.5	15.4	0
2000	392	27.0	14.5	n/a
2001	373	27.0	13.8	57.6
2002	376	27.0	13.9	57.4
2003	376	27.0	13.9	57.4
2004	402	29.0	13.9	57
2005	387	29.0	13.3	58.4
2006	392	30.0	13.1	57.1
2007	363	29.0	12.5	55.9
2008	353	29.0	12.2	54.4
2009	347	27.0	12.9	51.6
2010	331	26.0	12.7	46.8
2011	319	25.2	12.6	41.4
2012	308	24.0	12.8	49.7
2013	306	25.0	12.2	52
2014	327	22.6	14.4	54.4
2015	340	23.0	14.7	51.2
2016	352	25.0	14.0	39.5
2017	347	25.0	13.8	42.7
2018	339	25.0	13.5	51
2019	406	30.4	13.3	54.7
2020	380	29.0	13.1	58.4
2021	378	30.0	12.6	50.5
2022	352	30.0	11.7	n/a
2023	330	31.0	10.6	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 Ritchie County Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,970 (14.8%)	$11,320 (85.2%)	$13,290

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ritchie County Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 41^st of 168 Middle schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Middle)	44.4	60.3	15.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	44.4	60.3	15.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Middle)	50.5	50.7	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	50.5	50.7	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Ritchie County Middle)	31.3	28.8	2.5%
5th Grade Science (Ritchie County Schools)	31.3	28.8	2.5%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Middle)	26.4	34.2	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	26.4	34.2	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Middle)	35.6	57.9	22.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	35.6	57.9	22.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Middle)	43.3	38.2	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	43.3	38.2	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Middle)	41.1	47.4	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	41.1	47.4	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Middle)	52.5	37.8	14.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	52.5	37.8	14.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Middle)	54.5	47.6	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	54.5	47.6	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Ritchie County Middle)	32.7	17.1	15.6%
8th Grade Science (Ritchie County Schools)	32.7	17.1	15.6%
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	406	330	18.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	402	319	20.6%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%

Schools Near Ritchie County Middle

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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
Ritchie County Middle	Public	5-8	201 Ritchie County School Rd	Ellenboro	26346	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 869-3512	330	31	10.6		319 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	62.1	49^th of 169 public middle schools	71.0%		66.2	41^st of 168 public middle schools	75.6%	8	55.3	45.7	37.8	29.0	35.5	50.0	44.6	47.8	21.1	15.9	$13,290	$1,970	$11,320
Pleasants County Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Riverview Dr	Belmont	26134	Pleasants County	Pleasants County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 299-5275	293	23	12.9		284 (96.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	34.2	115^th of 169 public middle schools	32.0%		45	88^th of 168 public middle schools	47.6%	27	23.1	25.0	24.2	25.0	34.6	41.2	24.2	43.1	37.2	16.7	$13,837	$1,235	$12,602
Doddridge County Middle School	Public	5-8	65 Doddridge County School Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 873-2390	328	28	11.7		320 (97.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	52.3	74^th of 169 public middle schools	56.2%		52.4	73^rd of 168 public middle schools	56.5%	1	41.8	38.7	31.0	28.2	43.0	40.0	29.9	39.4	32.9	38.0	$19,600	$979	$18,621

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