Enrollment
619
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gerrardstown, WV
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540006001497
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gerrardstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 619
- students enrolled
Mountain Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gerrardstown, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain Ridge Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain Ridge Middle School
Mountain Ridge Middle School is a large middle school in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students) and Spring Mills High School (1,544 students) alongside Mountain Ridge 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 Mountain Ridge Middle School compares
Mountain Ridge 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Mountain Ridge 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 Berkeley County Schools, which includes Mountain Ridge Middle School.
$12,704
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
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 Mountain Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~619 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has 619 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gerrardstown, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Gerrardstown, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mountain Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Gerrardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gerrardstown, 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 Gerrardstown on the city page.
Is Mountain Ridge Middle School a good school?
Mountain Ridge Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. 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 Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Mountain Ridge Middle School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.
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