Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, George Washington 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 21% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Middle School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Middle School is 0.04, which is less 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
#404 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Middle School's ranking?
George Washington Middle School is ranked #404 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are George Washington Middle School often compared to?
George Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield Middle School, Poca Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend George Washington Middle School?
289 students attend George Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of George Washington Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Middle School?
George Washington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington Middle School offer ?
George Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Middle School part of?
George Washington Middle School is part of Putnam County Schools School District.
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