South Middle School
Tel:
(304)291-9340
- South Middle School serves 759 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher 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 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- South Middle School's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 759 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Middle School is 0.19, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. 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) | 46% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 90% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monongalia County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to South Middle School is Technical Education Center (0.2 miles away)
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