Sissonville Middle School

100 Middle School Lane
Charleston, WV 25312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#368 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sissonville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sissonville Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sissonville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Sissonville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sissonville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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