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Enrollment
409
Middle
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 429
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540075000604
Sherrard Middle School
1000 Fairmont Pike, Wheeling, WV 26003 · (304) 233-3331 · Marshall County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL409 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 124 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 146 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 139 | 34% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Sherrard Middle School→John Marshall High School
Based on grade levels within Marshall County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Sherrard Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #33 of 109 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #37 of 109 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 409 | #55 of 110 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #29 of 103 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.0% | #67 of 103 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.1% | #10 of 20 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
409
-4 (-1%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 342
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 409 | 33.7 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 33.5 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 454 | 32 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 413 | 30 | 13.8:1 | 41% (168) |
| 2017-18 | 382 | 30.6 | 12.5:1 | 54% (205) |
| 2015-16 | 363 | 28 | 13.0:1 | 36% (130) |
| 2010-11 | 393 | 31 | 12.7:1 | 44% (174) |
| 2000-01 | 298 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 30% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 342 | 23 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sherrard Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (382 to 409); teachers up 10% (30.6 to 33.7).
About Sherrard Middle School
Sherrard Middle School is a medium-sized middle school. Its address is in Wheeling, West Virginia. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend, and enrollment is 409 students.
Enrollment across the 13 schools in Marshall County Schools totals 4,134 students.
Sherrard Middle School's enrollment is 95% White. The next largest groups are 2% multiracial. County-wide, about 93% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 9% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 33.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Sherrard Middle School was 12.1:1. On average, middle schools in West Virginia have 13.3:1, compared with 12.1:1 here.
Marshall County has these Census figures: the median household income is $59,169, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. In all, Marshall County has 13 public schools and roughly 4,134 students.
The nearest other public school, Hilltop Elementary School, is about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Sherrard Middle School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment at Sherrard Middle School was 413 in 2020-21 and 409 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. Students per teacher fell from 13.8 in 2020-21 to 12.1 in 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Marshall County Schools
- John Marshall High SchoolHigh · 1,048 students
- Moundsville Middle SchoolMiddle · 452 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- McNinch Primary SchoolElementary · 357 students
- Cameron High SchoolHigh · 291 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 260 students
Other schools in Wheeling
- Wheeling Park High SchoolHigh · 1,427 students
- Warwood SchoolElementary · 497 students
- Woodsdale Elementary SchoolElementary · 405 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- Triadelphia Middle SchoolMiddle · 387 students
- Warwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 304 students
Nearby schools
- Hilltop Elementary School0.2 mi · 401
- Center McMechen Elementary School2.6 mi · 160
- Elm Grove Elementary School2.6 mi · 299
- Bridge Street Middle School3.3 mi · 263
- Bethlehem Elementary School3.4 mi · 125
- Bellaire High School3.6 mi · 310
Frequently asked questions
About Sherrard Middle SchoolWhat 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.