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KEYSER MIDDLE SCHOOL

879 HARLEY O. STAGGERS DRIVE, KEYSER, WV 26726MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
719
Students
Total enrolled
$14,376
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 719 students in grades 05–08 in KEYSER, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,376 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

KEYSER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in KEYSER, West Virginia, serving grades 05–08 with 719 students. The district invests $14,376 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at KEYSER MIDDLE SCHOOL

719
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
47
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 Distribution369 male · 350 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540087001402

Academic Outcomes at KEYSER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26726

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,376Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,376
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,325
Student Support$2,731
Administration$1,725
Operations$2,156
Other$1,438
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,376 spent per student, an estimated $6,369 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
27%
State government
55.2%
Local (property tax)
27.3%
Federal programs
17.5%
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
KEYSER PRIMARY SCHOOLFRANKFORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLFORT ASHBY PRIMARY SCHOOLWILEY FORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
Middle
FRANKFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
KEYSER HIGH SCHOOLFRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyMineral County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)788-4220
NCES ID: 540087001402
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KEYSER 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 MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
KEYSER HIGH SCHOOL
671 students · 09–12
● 45 opp
Elem
KEYSER PRIMARY SCHOOL
562 students · PK–04
● 45 opp
High
FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
488 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Mid
FRANKFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
481 students · 05–08
● 41 opp
Elem
FRANKFORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
285 students · 01–04
● 41 opp
Elem
FORT ASHBY PRIMARY SCHOOL
214 students · PK–02
● 41 opp
Elem
WILEY FORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
201 students · PK–03
● 40 opp
Elem
FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
112 students · PK–04
● 45 opp
District School Rankings
Location
879 HARLEY O. STAGGERS DRIVE, KEYSER, WV 26726
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.