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Mountaineer Middle School vs. South Middle School

Should you attend Mountaineer Middle School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mountaineer Middle School
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
South Middle School
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mountaineer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Mountaineer Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
600 students
768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountaineer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountaineer Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountaineer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountaineer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monongalia County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monongalia County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#42 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
#165 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountaineer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in WV)
39%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountaineer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 5% in WV)
48%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountaineer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in WV)
39%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountaineer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountaineer Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
209
270
Grade 7 Students
203
261
Grade 8 Students
188
237

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountaineer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountaineer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountaineer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountaineer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountaineer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monongalia County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountaineer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountaineer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountaineer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monongalia County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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