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BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

413 JOHNSON AVE, BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
603
Students
Total enrolled
$14,955
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 603 students in grades 06–08 in BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,955 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 603 students. The district invests $14,955 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

603
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution316 male · 287 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
92%
Asian2%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540051000285

Academic Outcomes at BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26330

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,955Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,955
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,580
Student Support$2,841
Administration$1,795
Operations$2,243
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,955 spent per student, an estimated $6,625 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
39%
State government
51.7%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.8:1 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
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOLNUTTER FORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
Middle
WASHINGTON IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOLLINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOLMOUNTAINEER MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOLROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLLIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHarrison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)326-7142
NCES ID: 540051000285
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRIDGEPORT 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 HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL
808 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
765 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
Elem
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
714 students · PK–05
● 42 opp
Elem
BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
624 students · PK–05
● 38 opp
Elem
NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL
560 students · PK–02
● 42 opp
High
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
548 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
Mid
WASHINGTON IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL
540 students · 06–08
● 42 opp
High
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
485 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
District School Rankings
Location
413 JOHNSON AVE, BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
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.