Park Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(304) 256-4586
Park Middle School serves 408 students in grades 6-8.
Park Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher 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 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Park Middle School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Park Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Park Middle School is 0.39, 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 | #204 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 12% | 4% |
| White | 77% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Raleigh County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mabscott Mabscott Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 268 students10
0.9 miles
104 Pershing Street
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 256-4583 0.9 PK-5 268 - Beckley Stratton Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 272 students10
0.9 miles
1129 South Fayette Street
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604 0.9 PK-5 272 - Beckley Crescent Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
1.6 miles
205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4576 1.6 PK-5 374 - Beckley Hollywood Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 270 students10
1.8 miles
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4579 1.8 PK-5 270 - Beckley Beckley Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 459 students10
1.9 miles
399 Gray Flats Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4575 1.9 PK-5 459
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