Man Middle School

Man Middle School in Mallory, WV, serves 355 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Logan County Schools district. The school currently holds a 1-star rating, ranking in the 22nd percentile of West Virginia middle schools—a decline from its 2-star rating in 2018-2019, though its performance has remained relatively stable over the past few years.

The school's standout strength is 8th-grade English Language Arts, where 55.1% of students are proficient—well above both the district (41.5%) and state (43.9%) averages. This is a dramatic improvement over the school's own 7th-grade ELA performance from the previous year, suggesting a particularly effective program or teacher in that grade. However, math remains a significant challenge, with only 20.3% of all students proficient compared to the state average of 39.4%. Science proficiency (19.6%) is similarly low, pointing to broader struggles in STEM subjects. On a more positive note, the school serves its economically disadvantaged students relatively well, ranking in the 32nd percentile for that subgroup—higher than its overall rank.

Compared to nearby Chapmanville Middle School—just 20 miles away in the same district—Man Middle lags significantly. Chapmanville ranks in the 51st percentile with nearly double the math proficiency rate (35.3% vs. 20.3%). However, Man outperforms Logan Middle School, another district counterpart, in both ELA and math. One concerning trend is the sharp decline in outcomes for special education students, dropping from the 77th percentile (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 18th percentile (1 star) currently. Additionally, Man spends $13,583 per student—notably more than Chapmanville ($11,541) or Oceana Middle School ($12,377)—yet achieves lower results, raising questions about how resources are being used.