The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)2%
1%
Black
(12-13)1%
5%
White
(12-13)96%
91%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
How many students attend Fort Gay Middle School?
197 students attend Fort Gay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fort Gay Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Fort Gay Middle School offer ?
Fort Gay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Gay Middle School part of?
Fort Gay Middle School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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