Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Mountain Ridge 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 14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain Ridge Middle School's student population of 634 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge 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 Mountain Ridge Middle School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
78%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is ranked #575 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mountain Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Musselman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School?
634 students attend Mountain Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Ridge Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge Middle School?
Mountain Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge Middle School offer ?
Mountain Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Ridge Middle School part of?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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