Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Shady Spring Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 6-8
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring Middle School is 0.10, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shady Spring Middle School?
606 students attend Shady Spring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shady Spring Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Spring Middle School?
Shady Spring Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Spring Middle School offer ?
Shady Spring Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Spring Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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