Ripley Middle School
Ripley Middle School serves 674 students in grades 6-8.
Ripley Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ripley Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 674 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ripley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ripley Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #264 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 96% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ripley Middle School is Ripley High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ravenswood Middle School (9.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ripley Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ripley Ripley Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 608 students10
0.9 miles
404 Second Avenue
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345 0.9 PK-5 608 - Ripley Fairplain Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 187 students10
1.0 miles
51 Panther Drive
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340 1 PK-5 187 - Ripley Ripley High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 924 students10
1.0 miles
2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355 1 9-12 924 - Evans Evans Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 183 students10
3.4 miles
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333 3.4 PK-5 183 - Cottageville Cottageville Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 147 students10
6.7 miles
270 Second Street
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330 6.7 PK-5 147
School Reviews
| 2 In my opinion some of the teachers are very very rude . My bestfriend was having a mental breakdown in the hallway and a teacher came through and yelled at us both to get to class whist he was sobbing into his knees . Luckily I got him help , but she insisted on us leaving the hallway and going to class instead of getting him help. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Doesn`t matter |
| 5 I highly recommend Ripley Middle School. The administrators are so willing to work with students and parents alike. The teaching staff is one of the best in the state of WV.
They are kind and caring and show a genuine interest in all students achieving and becoming productive citizens. - Posted by Parent - given |
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