- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheeling, WV
Wheeling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540105000874
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeling Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 200
- students enrolled
Wheeling Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeling Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wheeling Middle School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 540105000874 · Wheeling, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students)
Wheeling Middle School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wheeling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeling Park
Wheeling Park High School
1,427 students
- Warwood School 516
Warwood School
516 students
- Woodsdale Elem 405
Woodsdale Elementary School
405 students
- Triadelphia Mi 387
Triadelphia Middle School
387 students
- Elm Grove Elem 299
Elm Grove Elementary School
299 students
- This school 200
Wheeling Middle School
200 students
What this shows Wheeling Middle School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeling Middle School compares
Wheeling 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$16,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Wheeling Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County Schools reports $16,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeling 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 | Similar 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeling Middle School
How many students attend Wheeling Middle School?
Wheeling Middle School has 200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeling Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 20% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 33% 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 Wheeling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeling Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeling Middle School?
Wheeling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wheeling Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeling Middle School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides Wheeling 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.