South Middle School
South Middle School serves 788 students in grades 6-8.
South Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher 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 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 788 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Middle School is ranked within the top 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 South Middle School is 0.22, which is more 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 | #243 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 88% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monongalia County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Middle School is Technical Education Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westwood Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mountainview Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Morgantown Technical Education Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240 0.2 9-12 n/a - Morgantown Mountainview Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 755 students10
0.4 miles
661 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255 0.4 PK-5 755 - Morgantown Morgantown High School Math: 48% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,811 student10
0.8 miles
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260 0.8 9-12 1,811 - Morgantown Eastwood Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 686 students10
0.9 miles
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226 0.9 PK-5 686 - Morgantown Skyview Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 516 students10
1.0 miles
668 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890 1 PK-5 516
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