Summary:
The 24740 zip code is home to a single middle school, Princeton Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Mercer County Schools district. While Princeton Middle School has maintained a consistent ranking around 113 out of 168-169 West Virginia middle schools over the past three years, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas.
Princeton Middle School's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 26.1% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 32.8%. The school's overall statewide ranking and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest it is struggling to meet the academic needs of its students. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.2 is slightly lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention for students.
The data also indicates that the school may serve a student population with greater socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high per-student spending of $12,746. This could be an area for further investigation to understand the school's resource allocation and support for disadvantaged students. Overall, Princeton Middle School presents opportunities for improvement in academic performance, particularly in core subject areas, and the district and school leadership may need to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance.
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