Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Charles Town 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 43% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Charles Town Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Charles Town Middle School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Charles Town 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 Charles Town Middle School is 0.46, 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
#367 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
72%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Charles Town Middle School is ranked #367 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Charles Town Middle School often compared to?
Charles Town Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harpers Ferry Middle School, Shepherdstown Middle School 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Charles Town Middle School?
637 students attend Charles Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Charles Town Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles Town Middle School offer ?
Charles Town Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Town Middle School part of?
Charles Town Middle School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.
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