Serving 356 students in grades 6-8, William H. Wetsel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William H. Wetsel Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Madison, VA, covering approximately 321.9 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum of 18.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William H. Wetsel Middle School's student population of 356 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William H. Wetsel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William H. Wetsel Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1484 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H. Wetsel Middle School's ranking?
William H. Wetsel Middle School is ranked #1484 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William H. Wetsel Middle School?
356 students attend William H. Wetsel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of William H. Wetsel Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William H. Wetsel Middle School?
William H. Wetsel Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William H. Wetsel Middle School offer ?
William H. Wetsel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is William H. Wetsel Middle School part of?
William H. Wetsel Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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