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Potomack Intermediate School vs. Mountain Ridge Intermediate

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School Overview

School
Potomack Intermediate School
5308 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
2691 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 874 students in grades 3-5, Potomack Intermediate 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 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 571 students in grades 3-5, Mountain Ridge Intermediate 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 34% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
874 students
571 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Potomack Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Potomack Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Ridge Intermediate.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Potomack Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Ridge Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#245 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#337 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Potomack Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Ridge Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in WV)
34%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potomack Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potomack Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potomack Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Potomack Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain Ridge Intermediate by grade.
Grade 3 Students
297
175
Grade 4 Students
257
184
Grade 5 Students
320
212

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Potomack Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Potomack Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Potomack Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Potomack Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Potomack Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Potomack Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Ridge Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Potomack Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Potomack Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Ridge Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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