Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Martinsville West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was equal to the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)62%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
11%
Black
(15-16)n/a
12%
White
(15-16)96%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Martinsville West Middle School?
517 students attend Martinsville West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Martinsville West Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinsville West Middle School?
Martinsville West Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martinsville West Middle School offer ?
Martinsville West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martinsville West Middle School part of?
Martinsville West Middle School is part of Metropolitan School District Martinsville Schools.
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