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
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 354 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 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 374 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 9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
354 students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#616 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
9%
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
116
116
Grade 7 Students
125
137
Grade 8 Students
113
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
12%
36%
% White
70%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
16%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%