Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, Martinsburg South 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 20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 746 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Martinsburg South 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 Martinsburg South Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Martinsburg South Middle School's ranking?
Martinsburg South Middle School is ranked #574 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Martinsburg South Middle School often compared to?
Martinsburg South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Martinsburg South Middle School?
746 students attend Martinsburg South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Martinsburg South Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinsburg South Middle School?
Martinsburg South Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martinsburg South Middle School offer ?
Martinsburg South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martinsburg South Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 746 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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