Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
96%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Grove Middle School's ranking?
Cedar Grove Middle School is ranked #556 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Cedar Grove Middle School?
143 students attend Cedar Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cedar Grove Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Middle School?
Cedar Grove Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove Middle School offer ?
Cedar Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Grove Middle School part of?
Cedar Grove Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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