Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Musselman 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 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Musselman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Musselman Middle School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Musselman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Musselman Middle School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
76%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Musselman Middle School's ranking?
Musselman Middle School is ranked #475 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Musselman Middle School often compared to?
Musselman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Musselman Middle School?
694 students attend Musselman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Musselman Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Musselman Middle School?
Musselman Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Musselman Middle School offer ?
Musselman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Musselman Middle School part of?
Musselman Middle School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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