Serving 964 students in grades 6-8, Spring Mills 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 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Mills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Mills Middle School's student population of 964 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Mills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Mills Middle School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
2%
Black
9%
4%
White
76%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Mills Middle School's ranking?
Spring Mills Middle School is ranked #447 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Spring Mills Middle School often compared to?
Spring Mills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hedgesville Middle School, James Rumsey Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Spring Mills Middle School?
964 students attend Spring Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Spring Mills Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Mills Middle School?
Spring Mills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Middle School offer ?
Spring Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Mills Middle School part of?
Spring Mills Middle School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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