Serving 244 students in grades 5-8, Ansted Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Ansted Middle School?
244 students attend Ansted Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ansted Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ansted Middle School?
Ansted Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ansted Middle School offer ?
Ansted Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ansted Middle School part of?
Ansted Middle School is part of Fayette County Schools.
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