Charles Town Middle School vs. Shepherdstown Middle School
Should you attend Charles Town Middle School or Shepherdstown 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
Charles Town Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Shepherdstown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Charles Town 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 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades 6-8, Shepherdstown Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
603 students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#249 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
186
88
Grade 7 Students
219
95
Grade 8 Students
198
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
68%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%