Harpers Ferry Middle School vs. Charles Town Middle School
Should I attend Harpers Ferry Middle School or Charles Town 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
Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Charles Town Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Harpers Ferry Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Charles Town Middle School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
593 students
707 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#307 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
174
241
Grade 7 Students
198
232
Grade 8 Students
221
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
79%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
