Moorefield Middle School

303 Caledonia Heights Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, Moorefield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moorefield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Moorefield Middle School's student population of 334 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Moorefield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moorefield Middle School is 0.32, 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)
#202 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Moorefield Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moorefield Middle 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.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moorefield Middle 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.
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moorefield Middle 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Moorefield Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
4%
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White
82%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Moorefield Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Moorefield Middle 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
56%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moorefield Middle 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
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moorefield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moorefield Middle School's ranking?
Moorefield Middle School is ranked #202 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Moorefield Middle School often compared to?
Moorefield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doddridge County Middle School, Summersville Middle School, East Hardy Early/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Moorefield Middle School?
334 students attend Moorefield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Moorefield Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorefield Middle School?
Moorefield Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moorefield Middle School offer ?
Moorefield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moorefield Middle School part of?
Moorefield Middle School is part of Hardy County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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