Serving 275 students in grades 5-8, Peterstown 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 was 26% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#433 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peterstown Middle School's ranking?
Peterstown Middle School is ranked #433 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Peterstown Middle School?
275 students attend Peterstown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Peterstown Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peterstown Middle School?
Peterstown Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peterstown Middle School offer ?
Peterstown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peterstown Middle School part of?
Peterstown Middle School is part of Monroe County Schools.
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