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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 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?
South Preston Middle School is part of Preston County Schools School District.
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