Belington Middle School vs. Philippi Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Belington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 291 students in grades 5-8, Philippi 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 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
261 students
291 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#595 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
68
63
Grade 6 Students
64
77
Grade 7 Students
66
70
Grade 8 Students
63
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
