Dunbar Middle School vs. South Charleston Middle School
Should I attend Dunbar Middle School or South Charleston Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dunbar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
South Charleston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Dunbar 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 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, South Charleston 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 18% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
322 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#486 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
107
121
Grade 7 Students
111
113
Grade 8 Students
104
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
63%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
