Bluefield Intermediate School

1301 Southview Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 3-5, Bluefield Intermediate 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 is 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluefield Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Bluefield Intermediate School's student population of 289 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluefield Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluefield Intermediate School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#497 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bluefield Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bluefield Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluefield Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluefield Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluefield Intermediate School's ranking?
Bluefield Intermediate School is ranked #497 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Bluefield Intermediate School?
289 students attend Bluefield Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bluefield Intermediate School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluefield Intermediate School?
Bluefield Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluefield Intermediate School offer ?
Bluefield Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluefield Intermediate School part of?
Bluefield Intermediate School is part of Mercer County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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