Trap Hill Middle School vs. Independence Middle School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Trap Hill 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 33% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Independence 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 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
331 students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#192 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
115
142
Grade 7 Students
98
117
Grade 8 Students
118
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
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2%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%