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Monongah Middle School

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Monongah Middle School ranks 37 th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 77% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Monongah Middle School in Monongah, WV, is a small school serving 190 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Marion County Schools district, which ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia districts.

This school has a standout strength: its 8th-grade math program. In the most recent school year, 60.4% of 8th graders were proficient in math—a remarkable figure that far exceeds the district average of 40.6% and the state average of 34.2%. To put that in perspective, it even outpaces Bridgeport Middle School, a consistently top-ranked school in the neighboring Harrison County district, where only 47.6% of 8th graders hit that mark. This isn't a school-wide fluke; 8th-grade science scores are only average, which suggests the math success comes from a specific, effective approach in that subject and grade level. The school also performs well in English Language Arts overall, with 55.4% proficiency compared to the state's 47.6%, and 7th graders are particularly strong, with 66% proficiency. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6 and higher per-student spending than its larger Marion County peers like East Fairmont Middle School and West Fairmont Middle School, the school offers a more personalized learning environment that appears to pay off academically.

However, there is a significant concern. The school's support for Special Education students has declined dramatically. In 2018-2019, this subgroup ranked 5th in the state; by the most recent data, they rank 108th out of 123 schools. This is a stark contrast to the school's overall 4-star rating and its strong general education performance, and it signals a critical area where the school needs to refocus its efforts to ensure all students are thriving.

190

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,141

Per pupil spending ?

54.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 Camden Ave
Monongah, WV 26554-1105

(304) 367-2164

District: Marion County Schools

Students who attend Monongah Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Marion High School

Feeder schools for Monongah Middle School:

Elementary:

Monongah Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of West Virginia middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg40%

West Virginia avg39%

37^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 3% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Middle Schools in the Marion County Schools

11^th of 54Marion 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	71.2	37 of 161	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.1	19 of 168	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	18 of 169	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	28 of 168	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	24 of 169	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	42 of 171	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	13 of 171	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	79.7	13 of 170	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	79.1	20 of 176	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	88.4	6 of 172	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	84.6	13 of 173	92.5%	★★★★★
2014	92.3	6 of 172	96.5%	★★★★★
2013	84.7	10 of 174	94.3%	★★★★★
2012	79.0	18 of 172	89.5%	★★★★★
2011	78.1	21 of 171	87.7%	★★★★☆
2010	71.2	27 of 171	84.2%	★★★★☆
2009	69.8	33 of 171	80.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	87.9	5 of 124	96.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	83.1	5 of 131	96.2%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	36.1	41 of 67	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	33 of 155	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	67.7	36 of 158	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	19 of 158	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	26 of 158	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	26 of 164	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.4	69 of 162	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.2	28 of 162	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	54 of 166	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.9	62 of 174	64.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	61.5	24 of 97	75.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	45 of 155	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	20 of 165	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	22 of 164	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	25 of 162	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	27 of 162	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	34 of 164	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	12 of 165	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	75.8	14 of 176	92.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	45 of 154	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	86.1	13 of 160	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	14 of 165	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	72.1	30 of 158	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	32 of 161	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	35 of 164	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	92.2	7 of 161	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	7 of 164	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	93.4	4 of 176	97.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	54.7	40 of 107	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	29.1	108 of 123	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	42.0	76 of 127	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	98.0	5 of 130	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	58.9	26 of 142	81.7%	★★★★☆
2017	52.0	57 of 174	67.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	42 of 161	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.9	22 of 168	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.9	18 of 169	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	28 of 168	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	23 of 168	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	66.4	41 of 170	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	85.1	13 of 168	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	80.6	11 of 167	93.4%	★★★★★
2017	78.0	25 of 176	85.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Disabled (2022)96th percentile+10 vs school

African American (2017)96th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2017)75th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)63rd percentile-26 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)39th percentile-50 vs school

Special Education (2026)12th percentile-65 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%+8 vs state

Mathematics46%+6 vs state

Science33%+4 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 (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 (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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Monongah Middle School	Public	5-8	550 Camden Ave	Monongah	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2164	190	15	12.6		180 (94.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	71.2	37^th of 161 public middle schools	77.0%		80.1	19^th of 168 public middle schools	88.7%	18		40.0	35.3	42.6	60.4	45.6		50.0	41.2	66.0	59.6	55.4	35.0	31.9	33.3	$13,141	$704	$12,437
West Fairmont Middle School	Public	5-8	110 10th St	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 366-5631	592	44	13.4		449 (75.8%)	58 (9.8%)	15 (2.5%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.3%)	53.1	65^th of 161 public middle schools	59.6%		52.2	72^nd of 168 public middle schools	57.1%	7		45.9	34.6	38.9	40.9	40.2		45.5	34.9	43.8	50.8	44.1	22.6	29.6	26.0	$11,824	$696	$11,129
East Fairmont Middle School	Public	5-8	221 Mason St	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2123	647	45	14.3		614 (94.9%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	63.7	49^th of 161 public middle schools	69.6%		62.1	47^th of 168 public middle schools	72.0%	2		32.4	46.9	40.1	39.6	39.5		48.7	48.4	46.9	47.3	47.8	31.1	31.7	31.4	$11,593	$697	$10,896
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	78 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7540	394	36	11.0		379 (96.2%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	76.7	23^rd of 161 public middle schools	85.7%		62.1	46^th of 168 public middle schools	72.6%	23			48.5	45.8	31.3	40.8			60.4	61.7	54.9	58.6		35.4		$11,711	$499	$11,212
Mannington Middle School	Public	5-8	113 Clarksburg St	Mannington	26582	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-1050	231	19	12.1		221 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	46.6	85^th of 161 public middle schools	47.2%		66.6	37^th of 168 public middle schools	78.0%	48		41.3	35.6	35.4	26.8	34.4		43.5	57.8	50.8	28.6	44.8	34.8	21.4	27.5	$14,557	$814	$13,743
Fairview Middle School	Public	4-8	17 Jesses Run Rd	Fairview	26570	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 449-1312	154	15	10.2		150 (97.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	77	22^nd of 161 public middle schools	86.3%		86.2	12^th of 168 public middle schools	92.9%	10	51.7	34.4	57.1	26.7	37.1	40.1	62.1	40.6	57.1	76.7	62.9	59.9	21.9	40.0	31.3	$12,815	$709	$12,106
Taylor County Middle School	Public	5-8	670 Spring Hills Rd	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 265-0722	640	49	13.0		626 (97.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	37.1	114^th of 161 public middle schools	29.2%		28.7	129^th of 168 public middle schools	23.2%	15		35.6	41.0	31.1	25.5	33.1		36.4	47.5	27.8	32.4	35.8	27.1	25.7	26.3	$11,037	$971	$10,066
Bridgeport Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7142	590	44	13.4		539 (91.4%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	85.5	13^th of 161 public middle schools	91.9%		92.8	3^rd of 168 public middle schools	98.2%	10			44.6	53.1	47.6	48.6			63.4	64.9	54.7	61.0		40.2		$11,553	$699	$10,854
Washington Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	443 Lee Ave	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7420	533	43	12.5		447 (83.9%)	11 (2.1%)	33 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.9%)								(n/a)																$13,034	$849	$12,185
Mountaineer Middle School	Public	6-8	2 Mountaineer Dr	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7620	351	37	9.5		313 (89.2%)	6 (1.7%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)								(n/a)																$14,266	$1,034	$13,231

Frequently Asked Questions about Monongah Middle School

What district is Monongah Middle School in?

Marion County Schools

Is Monongah Middle School a good school?

Monongah Middle School ranks 37^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Monongah Middle School attend?

Students who attend Monongah Middle School usually go on to attend North Marion High School

How many students attend Monongah Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Monongah Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Monongah Middle School?

Students at Monongah Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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