South Charleston Middle School vs. West Side Middle School
Should you attend South Charleston Middle School or West Side Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Charleston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Diversity
West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 6-8, South Charleston 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 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, West Side 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 8% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
364 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#624 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
125
Grade 7 Students
111
106
Grade 8 Students
118
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
16%
38%
% White
69%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
