Park Middle School
Tel:
(304)256-4586
- Park Middle School serves 414 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
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Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Park Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Park Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Park Middle School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 11% | 4% |
| White | 81% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Raleigh County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Park Middle School is Academy Of Careers And Technology (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beckley-stratton Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mabscott Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mabscott Mabscott Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 254 students
0.9 miles
104 Pershing Street
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304)256-4595 0.9 PK-5 254 - Beckley Stratton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
0.9 miles
1129 South Fayette Street
Beckley, WV 25801
(304)256-4604 0.9 PK-5 279 - Beckley Crescent Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
1.6 miles
205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304)256-4576 1.6 PK-5 362 - Beckley Hollywood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
1.8 miles
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304)256-4579 1.8 PK-5 286 - Beckley Beckley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 433 students
1.9 miles
399 Gray Flats Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304)256-4575 1.9 PK-5 433
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