Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Teays Valley West Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Teays Valley West Middle School serves the western part of its district in Commercial Point, OH, covering an area of approximately 53.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teays Valley West Middle School's student population of 574 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Teays Valley West Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teays Valley West Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teays Valley West Middle School's ranking?
Teays Valley West Middle School is ranked #1137 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Teays Valley West Middle School often compared to?
Teays Valley West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Teays Valley East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Teays Valley West Middle School?
574 students attend Teays Valley West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Teays Valley West Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teays Valley West Middle School?
Teays Valley West Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Teays Valley West Middle School offer ?
Teays Valley West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Teays Valley West Middle School part of?
Teays Valley West Middle School is part of Teays Valley Local School District.
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