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BROOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

5 BRUIN DRIVE, WELLSBURG, WV 26070BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
693
Students
Total enrolled
$16,231
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 693 students in grades 05–08 in WELLSBURG, West Virginia.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,231 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BROOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in WELLSBURG, West Virginia, serving grades 05–08 with 693 students. The district invests $16,231 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at BROOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

693
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution349 male · 344 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540015001582

Academic Outcomes at BROOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26070

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,231Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,231
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,142
Student Support$3,084
Administration$1,948
Operations$2,435
Other$1,623
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,231 spent per student, an estimated $7,190 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
47%
State government
37.8%
Local (property tax)
47.2%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL NORTHBROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTHBROOKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NORTHBROOKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SOUTH
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High School
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyBrooke County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)737-3481
NCES ID: 540015001582
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WELLSBURG seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL
1,033 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
BROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL NORTH
251 students · KG–02
● 44 opp
Elem
BROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTH
228 students · KG–02
● 41 opp
Elem
BROOKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NORTH
167 students · 03–04
● 44 opp
Elem
BROOKE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SOUTH
107 students · 03–04
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
5 BRUIN DRIVE, WELLSBURG, WV 26070
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.