Shady Spring Middle School vs. Park Middle School
Should I attend Shady Spring Middle School or Park 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
Shady Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, Shady Spring Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 30% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 20% 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
599 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#109 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
192
133
Grade 7 Students
187
139
Grade 8 Students
220
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
2%
10%
% White
95%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%