B+
Above Average
81/100

Central Preston Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 64 Wildcat Way, Kingwood, WV 26537
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 59th percentile in West Virginia
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
310
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%59/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in West Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency25% (−15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—25%math -12 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income—17%math -8 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 64 Wildcat Way
City Kingwood
ZIP Code 26537
District 5401170
NCES School ID 540117000903
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26537

Understanding the community around Central Preston Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,043
Per Capita Income $30,565
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,700
Median Rent $664
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Preston Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 310
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Preston Middle School?
Central Preston Middle School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Preston Middle School?
Central Preston Middle School has 310 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Central Preston Middle School serve?
Central Preston Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Preston Middle School receive per student?
Central Preston Middle School receives $12,777 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Preston Middle School in 26537 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,073
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
26.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026