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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Attribute
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 350 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 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 377 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 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
350 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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
113
115
Grade 7 Students
122
117
Grade 8 Students
115
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
13%
34%
% White
78%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
