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Spencer Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 22% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Spencer Middle School serves 299 students in grades 5-8 in the small, rural community of Spencer, WV, operating within the Roane County Schools district.

Spencer Middle School tells a story of both remarkable progress and current challenges. After ranking near the bottom of West Virginia schools in 2019, the school climbed to the state average by 2024—a significant turnaround. However, the most recent data shows a step back, with the school now ranking in the 22nd percentile statewide. This places it well behind nearby Ripley Middle School (69th percentile) and Wirt County Middle School (66th percentile), both of which serve similar rural communities but operate in higher-performing districts. One of the most striking findings is a significant gender gap: female students perform near the state average, while male students rank in the bottom 7% statewide—a gap that has widened considerably in recent years. The school also struggles with 8th grade science, where only 10.5% of students are proficient compared to 29.3% statewide.

Despite these challenges, there are genuine bright spots worth noting. The school excels with special education students, who now rank in the 75th percentile—a dramatic improvement from just two years ago. Additionally, 8th grade math proficiency (40.3%) actually exceeds the state average, and the school shows an unusual pattern where math skills improve as students advance through the grades. The school also demonstrates strong support for homeless students, ranking in the 74th percentile. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1—better than Ripley's 15.3:1—Spencer Middle School has the staffing foundation to build on its successes. The path forward will require focused attention on closing the gender gap, strengthening science instruction, and ensuring the recent gains for vulnerable student populations become lasting improvements.

299

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,388

Per pupil spending ?

51.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2 Raider Way
Spencer, WV 25276-1310

(304) 927-6415

District: Roane County Schools

Students who attend Spencer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Roane County High

Feeder schools for Spencer Middle School:

Elementary:

Spencer Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 19th percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (30% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg34%

West Virginia avg44%

125^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Bottom 22%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 55Roane County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	125 of 161	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.2	91 of 168	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.9	84 of 169	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	96 of 168	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.6	158 of 169	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.6	142 of 171	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.1	162 of 171	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	35.0	115 of 170	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.5	138 of 176	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.9	139 of 172	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	27.6	138 of 173	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	15.1	166 of 172	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	25.7	149 of 174	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.2	133 of 172	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.4	141 of 171	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.7	145 of 171	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	12.4	164 of 171	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	19.7	122 of 124	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	45.4	70 of 131	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.6	109 of 129	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	75 of 155	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	66 of 158	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	54 of 158	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.1	111 of 158	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	10.0	162 of 164	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	27.5	132 of 162	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.3	146 of 162	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.2	113 of 166	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.3	140 of 174	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	69.7	11 of 97	88.7%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	8 of 31	74.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.9	109 of 157	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.8	120 of 165	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.1	51 of 164	68.9%	★★★★☆
2023	38.9	105 of 162	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.9	152 of 162	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.7	158 of 164	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	120 of 165	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	39.5	117 of 176	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	16.7	145 of 156	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	42.1	93 of 160	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	106 of 165	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.3	74 of 158	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.2	139 of 161	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.8	132 of 164	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.2	158 of 161	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	36.8	113 of 164	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.7	129 of 176	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	54.8	39 of 107	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	30 of 125	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	52.2	53 of 127	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.9	111 of 128	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.7	48 of 132	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.9	117 of 142	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	58.8	32 of 174	81.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	28.3	126 of 161	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.4	94 of 168	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	91 of 169	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.7	108 of 168	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	13.5	160 of 168	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.4	143 of 170	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.1	163 of 168	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.5	121 of 167	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.6	141 of 176	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2017)89th percentile+67 vs school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile+54 vs school

Homeless (2025)74th percentile+28 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)64th percentile+42 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile+29 vs school

Disabled (2022)47th percentile+40 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)22nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)7th percentile-15 vs school

African American (2017)2nd percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts40%-8 vs state

Mathematics27%-12 vs state

Science10%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)					WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)					WV Assessment Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Mathematics All Grades	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 English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	2 Raider Way	Spencer	25276	Roane County	Roane County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 927-6415	299	22	13.4	51.1%	289 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	29.8	125^th of 161 public middle schools	22.4%		45.2	91^st of 168 public middle schools	45.8%	34		16.2	24.6	40.3	27.0		38.2	43.5	37.3	39.7		10.5		$10,388	$1,676	$8,713
Wirt County Middle School	Public	5-8	426 Schoolview	Elizabeth	26143	Wirt County	Wirt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 275-3977	263	23	11.5	51.4%	258 (98.1%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	54^th of 161 public middle schools	66.5%		62.5	45^th of 168 public middle schools	73.2%	9	46.0	53.5	32.7	41.3	43.5	42.9	43.1	50.9	39.7	43.9	33.3	33.3	33.3	$13,069	$2,398	$10,671
Ripley Middle School	Public	6-8	1 W School St	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7350	586	38	15.3	43.4%	561 (95.7%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	61.1	50^th of 161 public middle schools	68.9%		72.6	30^th of 168 public middle schools	82.1%	20		38.2	36.7	45.7	40.0		53.9	44.4	45.7	47.6		29.9		$9,772	$709	$9,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Middle School

How many students attend Spencer Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 299 students attended Spencer Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Spencer Middle School attend?

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

What district is Spencer Middle School in?

Roane County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Spencer Middle School?

Students at Spencer Middle School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Spencer Middle School a good school?

Spencer Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of West Virginia middle schools.

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