Serving 541 students in grades 5-8, Sissonville 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 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sissonville Middle School's student population of 541 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sissonville 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 Sissonville 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
#368 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sissonville Middle School's ranking?
Sissonville Middle School is ranked #368 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Sissonville Middle School often compared to?
Sissonville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charleston Middle School, West Side Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Sissonville Middle School?
541 students attend Sissonville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sissonville Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sissonville Middle School?
Sissonville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sissonville Middle School offer ?
Sissonville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sissonville Middle School part of?
Sissonville Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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