Wirt County Middle School

Summary:

Wirt County Middle School is a public middle school located in Elizabeth, West Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the Wirt County Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wirt County Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in both mathematics and English language arts assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 56%, compared to the state average of 39.1%. Additionally, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking among the top 50 middle schools in West Virginia. This achievement is particularly notable given the school's fluctuating ranking between 35th and 57th place over the past few years. Wirt County Middle School has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with disabilities.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Jackson Middle School and Edison Middle School, Wirt County Middle School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (96.94% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools. While this racial homogeneity may present both challenges and opportunities, the school's strong academic performance and focus on equity and inclusive practices suggest a commitment to addressing the needs of all students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 426 Schoolview
       Elizabeth, WV  26143


(304) 275-3977

District: Wirt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,001 Help


Students who attend Wirt County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wirt County High School

Feeder schools for Wirt County Middle School:

Elementary:    Wirt County Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.1%
African American:
1.1%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wirt County Middle School ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), African American (1.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wirt County Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wirt County Middle School is $12,001.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wirt County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wirt County Middle School 57th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Wirt County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wirt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wirt County Schools 25th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wirt County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.89 98th 171 42.7%
2010 66.64 38th 171 77.8%
2011 53.10 70th 171 59.1%
2012 38.67 113th 172 34.3%
2013 45.96 97th 174 44.3%
2014 34.95 120th 172 30.2%
2015 62.02 47th 173 72.8%
2016 63.31 45th 172 73.8%
2017 66.80 42nd 176 76.1%
2018 55.04 66th 170 61.2%
2019 41.13 97th 171 43.3%
2021 68.39 37th 171 78.4%
2022 62.17 48th 169 71.6%
2023 68.75 35th 168 79.2%
2024 59.84 57th 169 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.11 132nd 174 24.1%
2018 64.06 20th 142 85.9%
2019 23.90 118th 130 9.2%
2023 56.44 36th 132 72.7%
2024 46.44 63rd 128 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.57 16th 176 90.9%
2018 52.05 73rd 165 55.8%
2021 69.34 26th 164 84.1%
2022 46.68 84th 162 48.1%
2023 60.67 47th 162 71.0%
2024 54.15 64th 164 61.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.69 4th 24 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.64 19th 174 89.1%
2018 59.84 58th 166 65.1%
2019 48.06 84th 162 48.1%
2021 74.03 24th 162 85.2%
2022 68.92 34th 164 79.3%
2023 63.78 39th 158 75.3%
2024 52.22 66th 158 58.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.75 11th 129 91.5%
2022 42.62 81st 131 38.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.24 81st 176 54.0%
2018 53.02 69th 164 57.9%
2019 41.12 100th 161 37.9%
2021 63.26 42nd 164 74.4%
2022 55.16 68th 161 57.8%
2023 72.82 29th 158 81.6%
2024 64.03 42nd 165 74.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.74 1st 124 99.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.72 5th 97 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wirt County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.81 53rd 176 69.9%
2018 51.13 76th 167 54.5%
2019 40.22 104th 168 38.1%
2021 68.21 37th 170 78.2%
2022 59.60 58th 168 65.5%
2023 66.43 41st 168 75.6%
2024 58.09 61st 169 63.9%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wirt County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 338 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 379 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 405 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 405 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 423 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 387 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 363 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 347 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 334 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 334 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 330 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 339 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 311 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 316 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 297 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 298 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 295 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 298
2011 300 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 304
2012 280 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 285
2013 288 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 293
2014 276 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 283
2015 263 4 1 3 0 0 2 0 273
2016 304 3 1 2 0 0 3 0 313
2017 288 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 299
2018 301 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 313
2019 302 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 315
2020 289 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 302
2021 289 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 294
2022 285 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 292
2023 285 4 1 2 0 0 2 0 294
2024 258 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 263

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 Wirt County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 339 22.0 15.4 43.7
1994 381 23.0 16.6 48.3
1995 407 23.2 17.5 47.7
1996 407 23.2 17.5 47.7
1997 428 24.7 17.3 52.1
1998 388 23.7 16.4 41.5
1999 365 25.5 14.3 55.1
2000 348 24.0 14.5 59.5
2001 340 24.0 14.2 57.6
2002 336 23.5 14.3 60.7
2003 336 23.5 14.3 60.7
2004 332 22.8 14.6 60.2
2005 341 23.5 14.5 63.6
2006 312 24.3 12.8 51.6
2007 318 23.3 13.6 56.3
2008 300 23.8 12.6 53.3
2009 300 24.6 12.2 54
2010 298 24.0 12.4 60.4
2011 304 22.6 13.3 55.6
2012 285 23.0 12.3 60.7
2013 293 22.0 13.3 39.2
2014 283 22.0 12.8 n/a
2015 273 22.0 12.4 41.8
2016 313 22.0 14.2 49.8
2017 299 21.5 13.8 46.2
2018 313 20.9 14.9 60.7
2019 315 20.9 15.0 52.1
2020 302 21.9 13.7 54.3
2021 294 23.1 12.7 51.4
2022 292 23.7 12.3 n/a
2023 294 25.0 11.7 n/a
2024 263 23.7 11.0 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 Wirt County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 339 22.0 15.4 43.7
1994 381 23.0 16.6 48.3
1995 407 23.2 17.5 47.7
1996 407 23.2 17.5 47.7
1997 428 24.7 17.3 52.1
1998 388 23.7 16.4 41.5
1999 365 25.5 14.3 55.1
2000 348 24.0 14.5 59.5
2001 340 24.0 14.2 57.6
2002 336 23.5 14.3 60.7
2003 336 23.5 14.3 60.7
2004 332 22.8 14.6 60.2
2005 341 23.5 14.5 63.6
2006 312 24.3 12.8 51.6
2007 318 23.3 13.6 56.3
2008 300 23.8 12.6 53.3
2009 300 24.6 12.2 54
2010 298 24.0 12.4 60.4
2011 304 22.6 13.3 55.6
2012 285 23.0 12.3 60.7
2013 293 22.0 13.3 39.2
2014 283 22.0 12.8 n/a
2015 273 22.0 12.4 41.8
2016 313 22.0 14.2 49.8
2017 299 21.5 13.8 46.2
2018 313 20.9 14.9 60.7
2019 315 20.9 15.0 52.1
2020 302 21.9 13.7 54.3
2021 294 23.1 12.7 51.4
2022 292 23.7 12.3 n/a
2023 294 25.0 11.7 n/a
2024 263 23.7 11.0 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 Wirt County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,796 (15.0%) $10,205 (85.0%) $12,001

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wirt County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 168 Middle schools
 35.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Middle School)56.241.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)56.241.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Middle School)49.342.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)49.342.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Wirt County Middle School)42.534.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Wirt County Schools)42.534.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Middle School)4037.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)4037.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Middle School)41.344.4
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)41.344.4
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Middle School)39.240
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)39.240
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Middle School)35.437.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)35.437.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Middle School)26.838.8
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)26.838.8
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Middle School)3846.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)3846.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Wirt County Middle School)23.943.3
 19.4%
   8th Grade Science (Wirt County Schools)23.943.3
 19.4%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315294
 6.7%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White302285
 5.6%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wirt County Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Wirt County Middle School.

Wirt County Middle School ranks 57th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wirt County Middle School are 98% White, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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