- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shenandoah Junction, WV
Wildwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540057001463
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood Middle School earns 41/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Shenandoah Junction · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Wildwood Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wildwood Middle School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 540057001463 · Shenandoah Junction, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Wildwood Middle School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wildwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- This school 429
Wildwood Middle School
429 students
What this shows Wildwood Middle School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood Middle School compares
Wildwood 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,424
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wildwood Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Middle School
How many students attend Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has 429 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shenandoah Junction, WV. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 6% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% 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 Wildwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood Middle School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Shenandoah Junction, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood Middle School?
Wildwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wildwood Middle School rank among public schools in Shenandoah Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, 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 Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Wildwood Middle School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.