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PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

3550 EADS MILL ROAD, PRINCETON, WV 24739MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
568
Students
Total enrolled
$14,274
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 568 students in grades 06–08 in PRINCETON, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,274 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in PRINCETON, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 568 students. The district invests $14,274 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

568
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
36
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 Distribution285 male · 283 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540084001480

Academic Outcomes at PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24739

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,274Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,274
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,281
Student Support$2,712
Administration$1,713
Operations$2,141
Other$1,427
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,274 spent per student, an estimated $6,323 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
25%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOLBLUEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLMOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+12 more
↓
Middle
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOLBLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLBLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOLMONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMercer County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)384-3600
NCES ID: 540084001480
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PRINCETON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
983 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
630 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
High
BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
608 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)
600 students · KG–08
● 38 opp
Mid
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
503 students · 06–08
● 40 opp
Elem
PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL
499 students · KG–02
● 38 opp
Mid
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
467 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
Other
SILVER SPRINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
380 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
3550 EADS MILL ROAD, PRINCETON, WV 24739
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.