Serving 408 students in grades 5-8, Wellsburg 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 was 28% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Wellsburg Middle School?
408 students attend Wellsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wellsburg Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellsburg Middle School?
Wellsburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wellsburg Middle School offer ?
Wellsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wellsburg Middle School part of?
Wellsburg Middle School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.
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