- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moorefield, WV
Moorefield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moorefield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540048000886
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorefield Middle School earns 39/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Moorefield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 311
- students enrolled
Moorefield Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorefield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moorefield, WV.
School address
District: Hardy County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540048000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Moorefield Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 540048000886 · Moorefield, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorefield High School (480 students)
Moorefield Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Moorefield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorefield Hig
Moorefield High School
480 students
- Moorefield Ele
Moorefield Elementary School
431 students
- East Hardy Ear
East Hardy Early/Middle School
364 students
- This school
Moorefield Middle School
311 students
- Moorefield Int
Moorefield Intermediate School
308 students
- East Hardy Hig
East Hardy High School
290 students
What this shows Moorefield Middle School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorefield Middle School compares
Moorefield 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$13,103
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Moorefield Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardy County Schools reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moorefield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardy Early/Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorefield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moorefield Middle School
How many students attend Moorefield Middle School?
Moorefield Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moorefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Middle School is 13:1, which is 1% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% 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 Moorefield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moorefield Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Moorefield, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorefield Middle School?
Moorefield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Moorefield Middle School rank among public schools in Moorefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorefield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Moorefield, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardy County Schools?
Besides Moorefield Middle School, Hardy County Schools also operates Moorefield High School (480 students), Moorefield Elementary School (431 students), and East Hardy Early/Middle School (364 students). See the Hardy County Schools district page for the complete list.