Is Spencer Middle School a good school?

Spencer Middle School ranks 84 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spencer Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Spencer Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Spencer Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Spencer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Spencer Middle School usually go on to attend Roane County High

Spencer Middle School

Summary:

Spencer Middle School is a public middle school located in Spencer, West Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 331 students. The school is part of the Roane County Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Spencer Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.07%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 13.7% (5th grade) to 38.7% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 39.1% to 32.2%. Similarly, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 30.1% (5th grade) to 52% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.3% to 41.6%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and Hispanic/multi-racial students generally performing better than their male and African American/special education counterparts.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ripley Middle School and Wirt County Middle School, Spencer Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. Ripley Middle School, in particular, consistently outperforms Spencer Middle School and the state averages. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (51.12% in 2020-2021) suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and targeted support and resources for economically disadvantaged students could be beneficial.

Detail:

Public 5-8

102 Chapman Ave
Spencer, WV 25276-1310

(304) 927-6415

District: Roane County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,520

Students who attend Spencer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Roane County High

Feeder schools for Spencer Middle School:

Elementary:

Spencer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spencer Middle School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Middle School is $10,520.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Middle School 84^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Spencer Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Roane County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roane County Schools 22^nd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	12.37	164^th	171	4.1%
2010	28.75	145^th	171	15.2%
2011	31.44	141^st	171	17.5%
2012	32.24	133^rd	172	22.7%
2013	25.74	149^th	174	14.4%
2014	15.12	166^th	172	3.5%
2015	27.57	138^th	173	20.2%
2016	27.88	139^th	172	19.2%
2017	32.50	138^th	176	21.6%
2018	35.00	115^th	170	32.4%
2019	15.09	162^nd	171	5.3%
2021	24.59	142^nd	171	17.0%
2022	15.61	158^th	169	6.5%
2023	41.74	96^th	168	42.9%
2024	45.91	84^th	169	50.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	54.84	39^th	107	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	58.81	32^nd	174	81.6%
2018	33.92	117^th	142	17.6%
2023	51.65	48^th	132	63.6%
2024	25.92	111^th	128	13.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.52	117^th	176	33.5%
2018	32.72	120^th	165	27.3%
2021	17.75	158^th	164	3.7%
2022	17.85	152^nd	162	6.2%
2023	38.87	105^th	162	35.2%
2024	57.09	51^st	164	68.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.29	140^th	174	19.5%
2018	38.21	113^th	166	31.9%
2019	24.32	146^th	162	9.9%
2021	27.47	132^nd	162	18.5%
2022	10.03	162^nd	164	1.2%
2023	35.05	111^th	158	29.7%
2024	60.73	54^th	158	65.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.56	109^th	129	15.5%
2022	45.37	70^th	131	46.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.74	129^th	176	26.7%
2018	36.84	113^th	164	31.1%
2019	12.19	158^th	161	1.9%
2021	28.84	132^nd	164	19.5%
2022	25.23	139^th	161	13.7%
2023	51.25	74^th	158	53.2%
2024	39.08	106^th	165	35.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	19.73	122^nd	124	1.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	69.71	11^th	97	88.7%

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Rank History for White students at Spencer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.63	141^st	176	19.9%
2018	32.53	121^st	167	27.5%
2019	14.07	163^rd	168	3.0%
2021	23.41	143^rd	170	15.9%
2022	13.49	160^th	168	4.8%
2023	37.73	108^th	168	35.7%
2024	44.39	91^st	169	46.2%

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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 Spencer 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	791	791
1990	757	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	759
1991	771	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
1992	674	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
1993	541	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1994	568	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1995	588	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1996	588	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1997	573	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1998	505	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1999	485	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2000	488	3	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	499
2001	488	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
2002	484	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2003	484	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2004	470	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2005	463	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2006	434	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2007	437	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2008	409	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2009	410	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2010	439	6	0	3	0	0	0	0	448
2011	443	4	0	3	0	0	2	0	452
2012	416	6	1	3	0	0	2	0	428
2013	390	3	1	5	0	0	2	0	401
2014	383	0	1	5	0	0	3	0	392
2015	386	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	394
2016	399	1	0	4	0	0	4	0	408
2017	418	2	0	4	1	0	4	0	429
2018	406	2	0	3	1	0	1	0	413
2019	365	5	0	4	0	0	3	0	377
2020	362	4	0	3	2	0	5	0	376
2021	345	6	1	3	0	0	3	0	358
2022	318	7	1	3	0	0	6	0	335
2023	318	3	1	3	0	0	6	0	331
2024	302	2	1	5	0	0	5	0	315

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 Spencer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	791	53.2	14.8	n/a
1990	759	55.3	13.7	0
1991	773	53.5	14.4	52.1
1992	675	42.2	15.9	55.4
1993	545	42.0	13.0	58.2
1994	569	35.7	15.9	53.8
1995	594	40.2	14.8	55.4
1996	594	40.2	14.8	55.4
1997	580	41.4	14.0	56.2
1998	515	37.7	13.7	58.3
1999	494	38.6	12.8	75.1
2000	499	39.2	12.7	72.1
2001	494	36.3	13.6	68.6
2002	491	34.3	14.3	64.6
2003	491	34.3	14.3	64.6
2004	478	36.1	13.2	65.1
2005	473	36.7	12.9	63.2
2006	441	36.8	12.0	58
2007	441	35.2	12.5	59.4
2008	416	33.2	12.5	56.7
2009	418	28.0	14.9	58.6
2010	448	27.8	16.1	60.5
2011	452	28.3	15.9	55.5
2012	428	26.8	15.9	60
2013	401	26.8	14.9	60.1
2014	392	25.6	15.2	66.3
2015	394	26.0	15.1	63.7
2016	408	24.0	17.0	63.7
2017	429	26.2	16.3	45.9
2018	413	26.2	15.7	64.6
2019	377	26.2	14.3	51.7
2020	376	26.2	14.3	51.9
2021	358	27.2	13.1	51.1
2022	335	27.2	12.2	n/a
2023	331	27.2	12.1	n/a
2024	315	28.2	11.1	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 Spencer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	791	53.2	14.8	n/a
1990	759	55.3	13.7	0
1991	773	53.5	14.4	52.1
1992	675	42.2	15.9	55.4
1993	545	42.0	13.0	58.2
1994	569	35.7	15.9	53.8
1995	594	40.2	14.8	55.4
1996	594	40.2	14.8	55.4
1997	580	41.4	14.0	56.2
1998	515	37.7	13.7	58.3
1999	494	38.6	12.8	75.1
2000	499	39.2	12.7	72.1
2001	494	36.3	13.6	68.6
2002	491	34.3	14.3	64.6
2003	491	34.3	14.3	64.6
2004	478	36.1	13.2	65.1
2005	473	36.7	12.9	63.2
2006	441	36.8	12.0	58
2007	441	35.2	12.5	59.4
2008	416	33.2	12.5	56.7
2009	418	28.0	14.9	58.6
2010	448	27.8	16.1	60.5
2011	452	28.3	15.9	55.5
2012	428	26.8	15.9	60
2013	401	26.8	14.9	60.1
2014	392	25.6	15.2	66.3
2015	394	26.0	15.1	63.7
2016	408	24.0	17.0	63.7
2017	429	26.2	16.3	45.9
2018	413	26.2	15.7	64.6
2019	377	26.2	14.3	51.7
2020	376	26.2	14.3	51.9
2021	358	27.2	13.1	51.1
2022	335	27.2	12.2	n/a
2023	331	27.2	12.1	n/a
2024	315	28.2	11.1	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 Spencer Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,846 (17.5%)	$8,674 (82.5%)	$10,520

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 96^th of 168 Middle schools	37.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Middle School)	14.6	16.4	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roane County Schools)	22.4	27.4	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Middle School)	39.3	30.1	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County Schools)	40.1	41.1	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Spencer Middle School)	32.6	28.8	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Roane County Schools)	33.6	29.8	3.8%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Middle School)	22.6	19.2	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roane County Schools)	24.2	16.5	7.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Middle School)	35.5	50.7	15.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County Schools)	40.5	48.7	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Middle School)	13.9	28.4	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roane County Schools)	21.6	26.1	4.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Middle School)	26.6	39.8	13.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County Schools)	36	42	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Middle School)	9.4	16.9	7.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roane County Schools)	15.1	16.4	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Middle School)	31.3	43.4	12.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Roane County Schools)	36.3	41.4	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Spencer Middle School)	24	19.3	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Roane County Schools)	25.3	21.1	4.2%
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	377	331	12.2%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	365	318	12.9%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%

Schools Near Spencer 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
Spencer Middle School	Public	5-8	102 Chapman Ave	Spencer	25276	Roane County	Roane County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 927-6415	315	28	11.1		302 (95.9%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	45.9	84^th of 169 public middle schools	50.3%		41.7	96^th of 168 public middle schools	42.9%	12	13.7	16.4	38.7	30.9	30.1	37.0	52.0	34.6	27.4	19.8	$10,520	$1,846	$8,674
Wirt County Middle School	Public	5-8	426 Schoolview	Elizabeth	26143	Wirt County	Wirt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 275-3977	263	24	11.0		258 (98.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.8	57^th of 169 public middle schools	66.3%		68.8	35^th of 168 public middle schools	79.2%	22	56.0	28.4	36.1	29.7	58.0	53.7	44.4	39.1	46.0	29.7	$12,001	$1,796	$10,205
Ripley Middle School	Public	6-8	1 W School St	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7350	570	41	13.8		548 (96.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	64.9	38^th of 169 public middle schools	77.5%		76.1	23^rd of 168 public middle schools	86.3%	15		40.2	41.3	21.5		58.0	52.9	41.9		22.6	$10,205	$522	$9,682

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