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Winfield Middle School vs. Hurricane Middle School

Should you attend Winfield Middle School or Hurricane Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Winfield Middle School
11883 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hurricane Middle School
518 Midland Trl
Hurricane, WV 25526
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Winfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Hurricane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Winfield Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 838 students in grades 6-8, Hurricane Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
523 students
838 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hurricane Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winfield Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hurricane Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hurricane Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#46 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
#88 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winfield Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hurricane Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 10% in WV)
47%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in WV)
52%
(Top 20% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in WV)
40%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hurricane Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Winfield Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hurricane Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
184
279
Grade 7 Students
184
280
Grade 8 Students
155
279

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hurricane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hurricane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hurricane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hurricane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hurricane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hurricane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hurricane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hurricane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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