Serving 337 students in grades 6-8, Summers 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
94%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Summers Middle School?
337 students attend Summers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Summers Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summers Middle School?
Summers Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summers Middle School offer ?
Summers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summers Middle School part of?
Summers Middle School is part of Summers County Schools School District.
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