Enrollment
263
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheeling, WV
Bridge Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540105000854
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Street Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 263
- students enrolled
Bridge Street Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Street Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Street Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Street Middle School
Bridge Street Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wheeling, West Virginia, enrolling 263 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Bridge Street Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of West Virginia schools and 28% under the state's 13.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students) and Warwood School (516 students) alongside Bridge Street Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge Street Middle School compares
Bridge Street Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Bridge Street Middle School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County Schools, which includes Bridge Street Middle School.
$15,508
Per student
+4%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bridge Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwood School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triadelphia Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Street Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Street Middle School
How many students attend Bridge Street Middle School?
Bridge Street Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheeling, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Street Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 28% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 40% 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 Bridge Street Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Street Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Street Middle School?
Bridge Street Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Street Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Street Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wheeling on the city page.
Is Bridge Street Middle School a good school?
Bridge Street Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides Bridge Street Middle School, Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students), Warwood School (516 students), and Woodsdale Elementary School (405 students). See the Ohio County Schools district page for the complete list.
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