- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beckley, WV
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beckley-Stratton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540123000940
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beckley-Stratton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Beckley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 590
- students enrolled
Beckley-Stratton Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beckley-Stratton Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Beckley, WV.
School address
District: Raleigh County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540123000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Beckley-Stratton Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 540123000940 · Beckley, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students)
Beckley-Stratton Middle School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Beckley-Stratton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson High School
1,284 students
- Shady Spring H
Shady Spring High
754 students
- Shady Spring M
Shady Spring Middle School
599 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
597 students
- This school
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
590 students
- Daniels Elemen 510
Daniels Elementary
510 students
What this shows Beckley-Stratton Middle School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beckley-Stratton Middle School compares
Beckley-Stratton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Beckley-Stratton Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raleigh County Schools reports $13,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beckley-Stratton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniels Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beckley-Stratton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beckley-Stratton Middle School
How many students attend Beckley-Stratton Middle School?
Beckley-Stratton Middle School has 590 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beckley, WV. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckley-Stratton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckley-Stratton Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 10% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beckley-Stratton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beckley-Stratton Middle School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Beckley, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beckley-Stratton Middle School?
Beckley-Stratton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beckley-Stratton Middle School rank among public schools in Beckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Beckley-Stratton Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Beckley, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beckley on the city page.
What other schools are in Raleigh County Schools?
Besides Beckley-Stratton Middle School, Raleigh County Schools also operates Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students), Shady Spring High (754 students), and Shady Spring Middle School (599 students). See the Raleigh County Schools district page for the complete list.