Central Preston Middle School

Middle Supplemental Virtual Kingwood, WV Grades 05–08 Rural: Distant Morgantown, WV SchoolScore™ A (87.8)
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Central Preston Middle School
Kingwood, WV 26537
Middle Supplemental Virtual Grades 05–08 SchoolScore™ A (87.8)
290
Students
21.0
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(304)329-0033
Phone
http://prestoncountyschoolswv.sites.thr…
Website

Central Preston Middle School is a public school administered by the Preston County Schools district in Kingwood, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 05–08.

Key statistics: 290 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs West Virginia Middle School Average
Enrollment
290.0
State avg: 429.0
▼ 32% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.81:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Central Preston Middle School
NCESSCH ID
540117000903
State School ID
WV-7000000-70401
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
64 Wildcat Way
City
Kingwood
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
26537
County
Preston County
Metro Area
Morgantown, WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
5402
State Leg. Upper
54014
State Leg. Lower
54084
Latitude
39.46193
Longitude
-79.68262
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
290
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 174 60%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Preston County Schools
LEAID
5401170
State LEA ID
WV-7000000
Phone
(304)329-0580
Website
http://www.prestoncountyschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Kingwood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$62,146K
Federal Revenue
$9,720K
State Revenue
$32,517K
Local Revenue
$19,909K
Total Expenditure
$54,700K
Instruction Exp.
$29,943K
Support Services
$19,431K
Other Current Exp.
$2,949K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Preston Middle School

1
Preston High School
Kingwood · High
0.3 mi
2
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
West Preston School
Arthurdale · Elementary
7.3 mi
4
Rowlesburg School
Rowlesburg · Elementary
7.3 mi
5
South Preston School
Tunnelton · Elementary
7.3 mi
6
Terra Alta/East Preston School
Terra Alta · Elementary
8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Preston Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Preston Middle School?
290 students are enrolled at Central Preston Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Preston Middle School have?
Central Preston Middle School has 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Central Preston Middle School serve?
Central Preston Middle School serves grades 05 through 08.
Is Central Preston Middle School a charter school?
Central Preston Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Preston Middle School located in?
Central Preston Middle School is located in the Morgantown, WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Preston Middle School belong to?
Central Preston Middle School is part of the Preston County Schools school district.
How much does Preston County Schools spend per student?
The Preston County Schools district spends approximately $188,620,690 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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