Is Clay Middle School a good school?

Clay Middle School ranks 108 th of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clay Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Clay Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Clay Middle School?

Students at Clay Middle School are 98% White.

What high school do graduates of Clay Middle School attend?

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

Clay Middle School in Clay WV

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Clay Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Middle School 108^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Clay Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Clay County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Schools 38^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clay Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	63.45	48^th	171	71.9%
2010	45.86	94^th	171	45.0%
2011	44.09	104^th	171	39.2%
2012	52.03	77^th	172	55.2%
2013	57.47	55^th	174	68.4%
2014	66.60	33^rd	172	80.8%
2015	53.90	67^th	173	61.3%
2016	54.28	69^th	172	59.9%
2017	58.79	62^nd	176	64.8%
2018	61.24	56^th	170	67.1%
2019	44.35	90^th	171	47.4%
2021	42.49	91^st	171	46.8%
2022	34.21	114^th	169	32.5%
2023	37.73	108^th	168	35.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	57.31	33^rd	107	69.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	50.69	67^th	174	61.5%
2018	34.68	113^th	142	20.4%
2019	23.29	119^th	130	8.5%
2023	31.31	108^th	132	18.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	67.04	34^th	176	80.7%
2018	66.33	35^th	165	78.8%
2021	69.15	27^th	164	83.5%
2022	42.25	100^th	162	38.3%
2023	48.81	69^th	162	57.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2019	54.68	6^th	10	40.0%
2021	45.32	7^th	13	46.2%
2022	41.62	11^th	15	26.7%
2023	59.42	10^th	24	58.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	43.89	107^th	174	38.5%
2018	59.33	60^th	166	63.9%
2019	42.72	95^th	162	41.4%
2021	45.41	85^th	162	47.5%
2022	41.89	99^th	164	39.6%
2023	48.89	79^th	158	50.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.45	110^th	129	14.7%
2022	39.00	89^th	131	32.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	69.39	36^th	176	79.5%
2018	62.02	53^rd	164	67.7%
2019	45.80	83^rd	161	48.4%
2021	44.37	84^th	164	48.8%
2022	30.77	121^st	161	24.8%
2023	32.15	113^th	158	28.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	60.42	25^th	97	74.2%

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Rank History for White students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	57.23	65^th	176	63.1%
2018	59.86	56^th	167	66.5%
2019	42.70	95^th	168	43.5%
2021	41.38	95^th	170	44.1%
2022	32.71	120^th	168	28.6%
2023	36.15	115^th	168	31.5%

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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 Clay Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	581	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	581
1994	569	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	569
1995	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1996	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	514
1997	487	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
1998	485	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	485
1999	496	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2000	485	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	485
2001	462	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	462
2002	496	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2003	496	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
2004	502	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	506
2005	490	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
2006	493	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	498
2007	480	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	485
2008	445	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
2009	408	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	413
2010	418	6	0	0	0	0	0	424
2011	446	3	0	0	0	0	0	449
2012	446	1	0	0	0	0	0	447
2013	428	0	0	0	0	0	1	429
2014	388	0	0	0	0	0	0	388
2015	420	1	0	1	0	0	0	422
2016	433	2	0	1	0	0	2	438
2017	414	1	0	4	0	0	3	422
2018	405	0	0	4	0	0	2	411
2019	419	1	0	3	0	0	0	423
2020	422	0	1	3	0	0	2	428
2021	432	0	2	2	1	0	1	438
2022	410	0	3	0	1	0	1	415
2023	406	0	2	1	1	0	3	413

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 Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	581	32.6	17.8	57.1
1994	569	32.7	17.4	59.1
1995	514	31.2	16.5	62.3
1996	514	31.2	16.5	62.3
1997	487	32.5	15.0	57.9
1998	485	33.1	14.7	61.2
1999	497	33.8	14.7	76.1
2000	485	34.9	13.9	75.3
2001	462	34.7	13.3	79.4
2002	497	32.6	15.2	77.1
2003	497	32.6	15.2	77.1
2004	506	33.4	15.1	75.1
2005	493	34.4	14.3	74.4
2006	498	34.5	14.4	79.7
2007	485	36.6	13.3	71.1
2008	451	34.1	13.2	70.5
2009	413	34.7	11.9	73.1
2010	424	33.1	12.7	72.2
2011	449	33.7	13.2	70.8
2012	447	31.4	14.2	72.7
2013	429	32.4	13.2	43.1
2014	388	32.4	11.9	n/a
2015	422	31.0	13.6	56.2
2016	438	30.0	14.6	53
2017	422	25.9	16.2	63
2018	411	28.9	14.2	72.7
2019	423	30.9	13.6	66.4
2020	428	27.9	15.3	65.7
2021	438	28.0	15.6	56.6
2022	415	28.0	14.8	n/a
2023	413	28.0	14.7	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 Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	581	32.6	17.8	57.1
1994	569	32.7	17.4	59.1
1995	514	31.2	16.5	62.3
1996	514	31.2	16.5	62.3
1997	487	32.5	15.0	57.9
1998	485	33.1	14.7	61.2
1999	497	33.8	14.7	76.1
2000	485	34.9	13.9	75.3
2001	462	34.7	13.3	79.4
2002	497	32.6	15.2	77.1
2003	497	32.6	15.2	77.1
2004	506	33.4	15.1	75.1
2005	493	34.4	14.3	74.4
2006	498	34.5	14.4	79.7
2007	485	36.6	13.3	71.1
2008	451	34.1	13.2	70.5
2009	413	34.7	11.9	73.1
2010	424	33.1	12.7	72.2
2011	449	33.7	13.2	70.8
2012	447	31.4	14.2	72.7
2013	429	32.4	13.2	43.1
2014	388	32.4	11.9	n/a
2015	422	31.0	13.6	56.2
2016	438	30.0	14.6	53
2017	422	25.9	16.2	63
2018	411	28.9	14.2	72.7
2019	423	30.9	13.6	66.4
2020	428	27.9	15.3	65.7
2021	438	28.0	15.6	56.6
2022	415	28.0	14.8	n/a
2023	413	28.0	14.7	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 Clay Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,670 (14.8%)	$9,604 (85.2%)	$11,274

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay 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 90^th of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 108^th of 168 Middle schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	21.4	23.8	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	21.4	23.8	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	39.3	36.5	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)	39.3	36.5	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	32.6	22.3	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	32.6	22.3	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	39.2	30	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)	39.2	30	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	40.7	24.1	16.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)	40.7	24.1	16.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	45.8	50	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)	45.8	50	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clay Middle School)	32.2	24.1	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Clay County Schools)	32.2	24.1	8.1%
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	423	413	2.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	419	406	3.1%
Two or More Races	0	3

Elementary:	Big Otter Elementary School
	Clay Elementary School
	H E White Elementary School
	Lizemore Elementary School

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2023)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2023)			WV Assessment Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th 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 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Church Street	Clay	25043	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 587-2343	413	28	14.7		406 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	37.7	108^th of 169 public middle schools	36.1%		34.2	114^th of 169 public middle schools	32.5%	6	23.8	22.3	24.1	36.5	30.0	50.0	24.1	$11,274	$1,670	$9,604
Summersville Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Grizzly Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 872-5092	555	37	14.8		547 (98.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24.4	144^th of 169 public middle schools	14.8%		29.6	127^th of 169 public middle schools	24.9%	17	28.3	17.4	22.2	39.6	24.7	27.3	15.2	$11,334	$1,126	$10,208

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