Serving 263 students in grades 6-8, Bridge Street Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridge Street Middle School serves the southeast part of Wheeling, WV, covering an area of approximately 49.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the outer edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridge Street Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bridge Street Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Street Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge Street Middle School's ranking?
Bridge Street Middle School is ranked #206 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Bridge Street Middle School often compared to?
Bridge Street Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triadelphia Middle School, Wheeling Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Bridge Street Middle School?
263 students attend Bridge Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bridge Street Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridge Street Middle School?
Bridge Street Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridge Street Middle School offer ?
Bridge Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridge Street Middle School part of?
Bridge Street Middle School is part of Ohio County Schools.
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