Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Charles Town 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles Town Middle School serves the southwest part of Charles Town, WV, covering an area of approximately 72.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 10.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Town Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles Town Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Town Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Town Middle School's ranking?
Charles Town Middle School is ranked #326 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Charles Town Middle School often compared to?
Charles Town Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harpers Ferry Middle School, Shepherdstown 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 34% WV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Charles Town Middle School?
603 students attend Charles Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Charles Town Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles Town Middle School offer ?
Charles Town Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles Town Middle School part of?
Charles Town Middle School is part of Jefferson County Schools.
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