Jackson Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, Blennerhassett 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 32% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
494 students
509 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#216 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
164
174
Grade 7 Students
174
170
Grade 8 Students
156
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
90%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
