Ravenswood Middle School
Ravenswood Middle School serves 329 students in grades 6-8.
Ravenswood Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ravenswood Middle School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ravenswood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ravenswood Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #460 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ravenswood Middle School is Ravenswood High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southern Elementary School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Henry J Kaiser Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ravenswood Ravenswood High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 445 students10
0.2 miles
100 Plaza Drive
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9301 0.2 9-12 445 - Ravenswood Henry J Kaiser Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 353 students
0.7 miles
803 Kaiser Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692 0.7 PK-2 353 - Ravenswood Ravenswood Grade School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 280 students10
1.6 miles
#1 Grade School Road
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391 1.6 3-5 280 - Sandyville Gilmore Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 240 students10
6.0 miles
7412 Parkersburg Road
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511 6 PK-5 240 - Cottageville Cottageville Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 147 students10
6.8 miles
270 Second Street
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330 6.8 PK-5 147
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