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SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL

102 CHAPMAN AVENUE, SPENCER, WV 25276ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
331
Students
Total enrolled
$14,563
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 331 students in grades 05–08 in SPENCER, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,563 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

SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in SPENCER, West Virginia, serving grades 05–08 with 331 students. The district invests $14,563 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL

331
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
27
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 Distribution177 male · 154 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
96%
White96%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540132001270

Academic Outcomes at SPENCER 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 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25276

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,563Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,563
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,408
Student Support$2,767
Administration$1,748
Operations$2,184
Other$1,456
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,563 spent per student, an estimated $6,451 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
16%
State government
58.0%
Local (property tax)
15.7%
Federal programs
26.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.2:1 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
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWALTON ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLGEARY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
ROANE COUNTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyRoane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)927-6415
NCES ID: 540132001270
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPENCER 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 ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
ROANE COUNTY HIGH
540 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
Elem
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
454 students · PK–04
● 42 opp
Elem
WALTON ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
241 students · PK–08
Elem
GEARY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
229 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
102 CHAPMAN AVENUE, SPENCER, WV 25276
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.