Serving 219 students in grades 5-8, Glade 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
97%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Glade Middle School?
219 students attend Glade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Glade Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glade Middle School?
Glade Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glade Middle School offer ?
Glade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Glade Middle School part of?
Glade Middle School is part of Webster County Schools School District.
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