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Sherrard Middle School

1000 Fairmont Pike, Wheeling, WV 26003 · (304) 233-3331 · Marshall County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL409 STUDENTS
Enrollment
409
Middle
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 429
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
124
Grade 7
146
Grade 8
139
Student demographics
White
39095%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
102%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22355%
Female
18645%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
43.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
27.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
409
+27 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 12.5:1
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sherrard Middle School

Set in Wheeling, West Virginia, Sherrard Middle School is a mid-tier middle-grades school, overseen by Marshall County Schools. It teaches 409 students across grades 6 through 8.

Marshall County Schools runs 13 schools in total, collectively educating 4,134 students. Sherrard Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Sherrard Middle School shows that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder comes out to 2% multiracial. Compared to Marshall County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.1:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Marshall County put the typical household earns roughly $59,169 per year, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Sherrard Middle School is one of 13 public schools in Marshall County (combined enrollment of about 4,134 students).

Hilltop Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Sherrard Middle School.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Sherrard Middle School's enrollment has climbed 7% since 2018, when it stood at 382 (now 409).

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Marshall County at a glance

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Population
29,865
Census ACS
Median income
$59,169
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,134 students

Quick facts

School name
Sherrard Middle School
District
Marshall County Schools
Address
1000 Fairmont Pike, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone
(304) 233-3331
County
Marshall County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
409
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
540075000604
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Marshall County Schools
Other schools in Wheeling
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sherrard Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School enrolls approximately 409 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Sherrard Middle School serve?
Sherrard Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School is approximately 12.1:1 (34 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sherrard Middle School?
At Sherrard Middle School, the student body is approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School is overseen by Marshall County Schools in Marshall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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