West Side Middle School vs. South Charleston Middle School
Should you attend West Side Middle School or South Charleston Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
South Charleston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades 6-8, West Side Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, South Charleston Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
374 students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#508 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
116
116
Grade 7 Students
137
125
Grade 8 Students
121
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
36%
12%
% White
46%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%