Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, South Preston 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend South Preston Middle School?
141 students attend South Preston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Preston Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Preston Middle School?
South Preston Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Preston Middle School offer ?
South Preston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Preston Middle School part of?
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