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Clay Middle School

Summary:

Clay Middle School is a public middle school in Clay, West Virginia, serving 413 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clay County Schools district, which is ranked 46 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay Middle School has some concerning trends. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently below the state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.2% to 32% across different grade levels and subjects, compared to the state averages of 28.7% to 44.5%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 33rd out of 172 West Virginia middle schools in 2013-2014 to 150th out of 169 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is also significantly less diverse, with 98.31% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state's more diverse student population.

Interestingly, Clay Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and Hispanic and multi-racial students historically outperforming their white peers. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is consistently lower than the state averages. Comparing Clay Middle School to the nearby Summersville Middle School, which has a similar racial makeup and academic performance profile, could provide insights into strategies for improving Clay Middle School's performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 419 Church Street
       Clay, WV  25043-0489

(304) 587-2343

District: Clay County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,274 Help


Students who attend Clay Middle School usually attend:

High:    Clay County High School

Feeder schools for Clay Middle School:

Elementary:    Big Otter Elementary School
    Clay Elementary School
    H E White Elementary School
    Lizemore Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clay Middle School ranks worse than 88.8% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay Middle School is $11,274.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Middle School 150th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Clay Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Clay County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Schools 46th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.45 48th 171 71.9%
2010 45.86 94th 171 45.0%
2011 44.09 104th 171 39.2%
2012 52.03 77th 172 55.2%
2013 57.47 55th 174 68.4%
2014 66.60 33rd 172 80.8%
2015 53.90 67th 173 61.3%
2016 54.28 69th 172 59.9%
2017 58.79 62nd 176 64.8%
2018 61.24 56th 170 67.1%
2019 44.35 90th 171 47.4%
2021 42.49 91st 171 46.8%
2022 34.21 114th 169 32.5%
2023 37.73 108th 168 35.7%
2024 19.80 150th 169 11.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.31 33rd 107 69.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.69 67th 174 61.5%
2018 34.68 113th 142 20.4%
2019 23.29 119th 130 8.5%
2023 31.31 108th 132 18.2%
2024 29.30 104th 128 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.04 34th 176 80.7%
2018 66.33 35th 165 78.8%
2021 69.15 27th 164 83.5%
2022 42.25 100th 162 38.3%
2023 48.81 69th 162 57.4%
2024 26.00 139th 164 15.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.68 6th 10 40.0%
2021 45.32 7th 13 46.2%
2022 41.62 11th 15 26.7%
2023 59.42 10th 24 58.3%
2024 47.77 14th 28 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.89 107th 174 38.5%
2018 59.33 60th 166 63.9%
2019 42.72 95th 162 41.4%
2021 45.41 85th 162 47.5%
2022 41.89 99th 164 39.6%
2023 48.89 79th 158 50.0%
2024 29.13 122nd 158 22.8%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.45 110th 129 14.7%
2022 39.00 89th 131 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.39 36th 176 79.5%
2018 62.02 53rd 164 67.7%
2019 45.80 83rd 161 48.4%
2021 44.37 84th 164 48.8%
2022 30.77 121st 161 24.8%
2023 32.15 113th 158 28.5%
2024 17.71 149th 165 9.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.42 25th 97 74.2%
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Rank History for White students at Clay Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.23 65th 176 63.1%
2018 59.86 56th 167 66.5%
2019 42.70 95th 168 43.5%
2021 41.38 95th 170 44.1%
2022 32.71 120th 168 28.6%
2023 36.15 115th 168 31.5%
2024 18.62 152nd 169 10.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 569 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 514 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 514 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 485 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 496 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 485 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 462 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 496 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 496 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 502 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 490 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 493 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 480 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 445 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 408 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 418 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 424
2011 446 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 449
2012 446 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 447
2013 428 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 429
2014 388 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 388
2015 420 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 422
2016 433 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 438
2017 414 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 422
2018 405 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 411
2019 419 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 423
2020 422 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 428
2021 432 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 438
2022 410 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 415
2023 406 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 413
2024 336 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 581 32.6 17.8 57.1
1994 569 32.7 17.4 59.1
1995 514 31.2 16.5 62.3
1996 514 31.2 16.5 62.3
1997 487 32.5 15.0 57.9
1998 485 33.1 14.7 61.2
1999 497 33.8 14.7 76.1
2000 485 34.9 13.9 75.3
2001 462 34.7 13.3 79.4
2002 497 32.6 15.2 77.1
2003 497 32.6 15.2 77.1
2004 506 33.4 15.1 75.1
2005 493 34.4 14.3 74.4
2006 498 34.5 14.4 79.7
2007 485 36.6 13.3 71.1
2008 451 34.1 13.2 70.5
2009 413 34.7 11.9 73.1
2010 424 33.1 12.7 72.2
2011 449 33.7 13.2 70.8
2012 447 31.4 14.2 72.7
2013 429 32.4 13.2 43.1
2014 388 32.4 11.9 n/a
2015 422 31.0 13.6 56.2
2016 438 30.0 14.6 53
2017 422 25.9 16.2 63
2018 411 28.9 14.2 72.7
2019 423 30.9 13.6 66.4
2020 428 27.9 15.3 65.7
2021 438 28.0 15.6 56.6
2022 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
2023 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2024 344 24.0 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clay Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 581 32.6 17.8 57.1
1994 569 32.7 17.4 59.1
1995 514 31.2 16.5 62.3
1996 514 31.2 16.5 62.3
1997 487 32.5 15.0 57.9
1998 485 33.1 14.7 61.2
1999 497 33.8 14.7 76.1
2000 485 34.9 13.9 75.3
2001 462 34.7 13.3 79.4
2002 497 32.6 15.2 77.1
2003 497 32.6 15.2 77.1
2004 506 33.4 15.1 75.1
2005 493 34.4 14.3 74.4
2006 498 34.5 14.4 79.7
2007 485 36.6 13.3 71.1
2008 451 34.1 13.2 70.5
2009 413 34.7 11.9 73.1
2010 424 33.1 12.7 72.2
2011 449 33.7 13.2 70.8
2012 447 31.4 14.2 72.7
2013 429 32.4 13.2 43.1
2014 388 32.4 11.9 n/a
2015 422 31.0 13.6 56.2
2016 438 30.0 14.6 53
2017 422 25.9 16.2 63
2018 411 28.9 14.2 72.7
2019 423 30.9 13.6 66.4
2020 428 27.9 15.3 65.7
2021 438 28.0 15.6 56.6
2022 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
2023 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2024 344 24.0 14.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,670 (14.8%) $9,604 (85.2%) $11,274

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 168 Middle schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)21.423.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)21.423.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)39.336.5
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)39.336.5
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)32.622.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)32.622.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)39.230
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)39.230
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)40.724.1
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)40.724.1
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)45.850
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)45.850
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clay Middle School)32.224.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Clay County Schools)32.224.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students423413
 2.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White419406
 3.1%
Two or More Races03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clay Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Clay Middle School.

Students who attend Clay Middle School usually go on to attend Clay County High School

Students at Clay Middle School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Clay Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of West Virginia middle schools.


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