Charles Town Middle School

193 High Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Charles Town Middle School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles Town Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Charles Town Middle School's student population of 707 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles Town Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Town Middle School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#307 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Town 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 2020-21 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles Town 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
2%
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Black
8%
4%
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White
71%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Charles Town Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles Town Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles Town Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #307 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Charles Town Middle School?
707 students attend Charles Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Charles Town Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Town Middle School part of?
Charles Town Middle School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.

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5   3/2/2019
Nice school
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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