West Side Middle School vs. South Charleston Middle School
Should you attend West Side Middle School or South Charleston 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
West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
South Charleston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
354 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#528 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
125
135
Grade 7 Students
106
111
Grade 8 Students
123
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
38%
16%
% White
47%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
