George Washington Middle School vs. Poca Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, George Washington 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 21% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Poca 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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
289 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#330 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
93
95
Grade 7 Students
98
103
Grade 8 Students
98
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
98%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
