Serving 310 students in grades 5-8, Central Preston Middle School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Central Preston Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Preston Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central Preston Middle School is ranked #248 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Central Preston Middle School?
310 students attend Central Preston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Preston Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Preston Middle School?
Central Preston Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Preston Middle School offer ?
Central Preston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Preston Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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