Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Hedgesville 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 is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hedgesville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hedgesville Middle School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hedgesville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hedgesville Middle School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
78%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hedgesville Middle School's ranking?
Hedgesville Middle School is ranked #362 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hedgesville Middle School often compared to?
Hedgesville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Mills Middle School, Martinsburg North Middle School, Martinsburg South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hedgesville Middle School?
738 students attend Hedgesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hedgesville Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hedgesville Middle School?
Hedgesville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hedgesville Middle School offer ?
Hedgesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hedgesville Middle School part of?
Hedgesville Middle School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2010
a. It is extremely good and provides a comfortable atmosphere.
b. There is a large variety of extracurricular activities available.
c. They are given out every nine weeks to gifted students.
d. There is an array of well-equipped facilities available to students, but the heating and air needs work.
e. Parents are given multiple opportunites to interact with students with school-related activities.
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