Martinsburg South Middle School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(304) 267-3545
Martinsburg South Middle School serves 781 students in grades 6-8.
Martinsburg South Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Martinsburg South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Martinsburg South Middle School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 781 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martinsburg South Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Martinsburg South Middle School is 0.55, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #562 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 2% |
| Black | 24% | 4% |
| White | 62% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martinsburg South Middle School is Martinsburg High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Winchester Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinsburg Martinsburg High School Math: 25% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,365 student10
0.2 miles
701 South Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530 0.2 9-12 1,365 - Martinsburg Winchester Avenue Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 323 students10
0.4 miles
650 Winchester Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570 0.4 PK-3 323 - Martinsburg Burke Street Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 295 students10
0.6 miles
422 West Burke Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525 0.6 PK-3 295 - Martinsburg Berkeley Heights Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 815 students10
0.7 miles
726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3520 0.7 PK-3 815 - Martinsburg Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center Alternative School
Reading: <50% Grades: 6-12
0.7 miles
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-0167 0.7 6-12 n/a
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