- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morgantown, WV
Suncrest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Suncrest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540093000801
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suncrest Middle School earns 45/100 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
- middle schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 499
- students enrolled
Suncrest Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suncrest Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Morgantown, WV.
School address
District: Monongalia County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540093000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Suncrest Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 540093000801 · Morgantown, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgantown High School (1,754 students)
Suncrest Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Suncrest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgantown Hig
Morgantown High School
1,754 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,371 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
784 students
- Cheat Lake Ele
Cheat Lake Elementary School
754 students
- Mountainview E 645
Mountainview Elementary School
645 students
- This school 499
Suncrest Middle School
499 students
What this shows Suncrest Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suncrest Middle School compares
Suncrest Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$14,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 12.0%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Suncrest Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monongalia County Schools reports $14,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suncrest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suncrest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suncrest Middle School
How many students attend Suncrest Middle School?
Suncrest Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morgantown, WV. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suncrest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Suncrest Middle School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Morgantown, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suncrest Middle School?
Suncrest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Suncrest Middle School rank among middle schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Suncrest Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Morgantown, 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 Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Monongalia County Schools?
Besides Suncrest Middle School, Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students), University High School (1,371 students), and South Middle School (784 students). See the Monongalia County Schools district page for the complete list.