Serving 364 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 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
South Charleston 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 South Charleston Middle School is 0.49, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend South Charleston Middle School?
364 students attend South Charleston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South Charleston Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Charleston Middle School?
South Charleston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Charleston Middle School offer ?
South Charleston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Charleston Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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