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Princeton Middle School vs. Glenwood School (K-8)

Should you attend Princeton Middle School or Glenwood School (K-8)? 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
Princeton Middle School
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Glenwood School (K-8)
1734 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Glenwood School (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades 6-8, Princeton 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 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood School (K-8) 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 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
506 students
620 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Princeton 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 Glenwood School (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Princeton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glenwood School (K-8).
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Princeton 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 Glenwood School (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mercer 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

#427 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#124 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Princeton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glenwood School (K-8), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
46%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mercer County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenwood School (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mercer County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mercer County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mercer 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 Princeton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glenwood School (K-8) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
73
Grade 2 Students
-
50
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
-
57
Grade 5 Students
-
80
Grade 6 Students
177
85
Grade 7 Students
160
83
Grade 8 Students
169
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Princeton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mercer 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.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Princeton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mercer 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.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Princeton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mercer 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
81%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Princeton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mercer 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
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Princeton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mercer 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.
0.33
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Princeton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mercer 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
64%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Princeton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mercer 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 Glenwood School (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mercer 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
10%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Princeton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mercer County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glenwood School (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mercer County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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