Enrollment
311
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorefield Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorefield Middle School
Moorefield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Moorefield, West Virginia, enrolling 311 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the West Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hardy County Schools also operates Moorefield High School (480 students) and Moorefield Elementary School (431 students) alongside Moorefield 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 Moorefield Middle School compares
Moorefield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardy County Schools, which includes Moorefield Middle School.
$13,282
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 52.1%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~311 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Moorefield on the city page.
Is Moorefield Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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