Harpers Ferry Middle School
Harpers Ferry Middle School serves 640 students in grades 6-8.
Harpers Ferry Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Harpers Ferry Middle School's student population of 640 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harpers Ferry Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 638 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Harpers Ferry Middle School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 638 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
82%
90%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
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