Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, Mountaineer Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountaineer Middle School serves the west part of Clarksburg, WV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 107.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the school and the farthest edge being 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountaineer Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Mountaineer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountaineer Middle School is 0.21, 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
#529 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
89%
87%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountaineer Middle School's ranking?
Mountaineer Middle School is ranked #529 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mountaineer Middle School often compared to?
Mountaineer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mountaineer Middle School?
351 students attend Mountaineer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mountaineer Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountaineer Middle School?
Mountaineer Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountaineer Middle School offer ?
Mountaineer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountaineer Middle School part of?
Mountaineer Middle School is part of Harrison County Schools.
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