Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, Crum 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 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Crum Middle School?
108 students attend Crum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crum Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crum Middle School?
Crum Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crum Middle School offer ?
Crum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crum Middle School part of?
Crum Middle School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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