Middle Schools in Wood County Schools


Summary:

The Wood County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Jackson Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state with high proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science. Hamilton Middle School is another strong performer, particularly in 8th grade science.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools, such as Van Devender Middle School. Factors like student-teacher ratios and per-student spending may contribute to these differences in academic achievement. The detailed proficiency data by grade level and subject area provides a nuanced understanding of each school's strengths and weaknesses, highlighting opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the district.

Overall, the middle schools in Wood County Schools exhibit a range of performance, with Jackson Middle School and Hamilton Middle School standing out as the top performers in the district. The data offers valuable insights for parents and educators to understand the strengths and areas for improvement within the middle school system.

District Detail

 1210 13th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101

 (304) 420-9663

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,098

Primary Schools: 16
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 5
Alternative Schools: 1
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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