South Charleston Middle School
Tel:
(304)348-1918
- South Charleston Middle School serves 360 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
South Charleston Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Charleston Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Charleston Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Charleston Middle School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 18% | 4% |
| White | 74% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Charleston Middle School is South Charleston High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stonewall Jackson Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Montrose Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Charleston Montrose Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
0.7 miles
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304)348-1930 0.7 PK-5 273 - Charleston Grandview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 218 students
1.3 miles
959 Woodward Drive
Charleston, WV 25312
(304)348-1928 1.3 PK-5 218 - South Charleston Weberwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
1.6 miles
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304)348-1924 1.6 PK-5 265 - Charleston West Side Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
1.6 miles
100 Florida Street
Charleston, WV 25302
(304)348-6610 1.6 PK-5 401 - Charleston Kenna Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 185 students
2.0 miles
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304)348-6104 2.0 PK-5 185
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