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Charles Town Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 592 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 10, 2010

Being a grandmother and university literacy professor, I rate the school's academic and fine arts programs, a 5! Thank you for your instructional awareness and assistance with diverse students. A Happy Grandmother!


Posted April 16, 2009

this school is a very good school. i finish my last middle year at charlestown middle school i love this school i miss it very much. it has great teachers and great staff i ended up as being top eight grader i remenber when i was in 6th grade i didnt knew anything but once i went to ctms i got good grades.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 15, 2008

I go to this school and it may be poor but it rocks we have great teachers and a good school.everyone is always there thats why its over growed cause its awesome
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2008

Charles Town middle school is a great school they are opening another middle school called Wilwood so CTMS won't be so overcrowded like it is.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2005

More PE? I think what needs to be addressed is the lack of languages offered, not cutting back on the only one offered so kids can go to gym more. CTMS's biggest problem is class size. Teachers and administration are overwhelmed with large classes. The school is way too small for the number of students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 5, 2004

I have been somewhat disappointed with this school, but I am remaining hopeful for my 8th grader. We recently relocated from Virginia and my first impression was based on lack of communication. For whatever reason, phones are not answered regularly, the school website is not maintained (no emails posted), parent information was delayed to second week, no formality to open house (no principal introducation), though clean today, water-stained ceiling tiles/bathroom mirrors need replacing, and bathrooms are not quality clean. It is overcrowded but there are things that could be done differently (i.e. stagger bell schedules to reduce hall traffic; alternate days for PE/Spanish so more can get PE; keep communication open via emails, etc.). I do think the teachers/administration are overwhelmed and cannot keep up with the numbers, which is understandable, but modifications can and should be made. As a parent, you must become and remain involved for your child's education.
—Submitted by Susan Houck, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.

224 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

225 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

225 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

218 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.

175 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

175 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

173 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.

172 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

217 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
81%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

221 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners42%

Reading

All Students56%
Female58%
Male53%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners42%

Science

All Students48%
Female45%
Male51%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners25%

Social Studies

All Students46%
Female44%
Male48%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female47%
Male55%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners33%

Reading

All Students47%
Female51%
Male43%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners42%

Science

All Students51%
Female47%
Male55%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners33%

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female43%
Male58%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students36%
Female31%
Male39%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners20%

Reading

All Students45%
Female56%
Male38%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners40%

Science

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities54%

Social Studies

All Students29%
Female26%
Male31%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 93%
Black 13% 5%
Hispanic 7% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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193 High St
Charles Town, WV 25414
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Phone: (304) 725-7821

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