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Milton Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 631 students

 
 
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Posted February 3, 2012

The administration and some of the teachers are more concerned with policies and procedures that have nothing to do with the learning environment than they are with helping the children to achieve their best.This school and others like it in Cabell County are a good example of why West Virginia continues to rank poorly in practically every category related to education, pay, obesity, and other quality of life issues. It is the blind leading the blind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2011

As a parent, I love this school. Great principal, outstanding teachers-the only thing I don't love is the short class periods and every other day band. Band needs to be every day! The county school board needs to correct this and add another band teacher to all of the middle schools. Cut out some of the electives and give the core classes more time. Other than that, I couldn't be happier with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2010

I don't like the way classes are taught, too many projects and not enough teaching of the basics of the subject. I don't feel like my child is learning alot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2009

Sure it's had it's bumps, but I get a fantastic education from the home of the Panthers, Milton Middle School.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 28, 2009

milton middle was a fun place and i love it i am currently attending MMS as an eighth grader and i would recamend this school for great teachers and staff. Also awsome students!!!!;)
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 8, 2009

I think Milton Middle is a 5 star school the teacher and staff and even students are greeat!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 4, 2008

I attended milton as a student all of my middle school career and absolutely loved it. The teachers are extremely helpful and will help you solve out any dispute or problem that you might have. Yes, there is drama, but who doesnt have drama? There are the good times and the bad, but everyday is worth it
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2008

Milton Middle is a fantastic school. I think they can stop the littering on school grounds though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2005

Great support from the staff when children were being bullyed (about not making the squad) by rich kids selected to be on the cheerleading squad (only connected and/or rich kids make the squad with this coach). Principal put a stop to the hazing immediately. Fine program for accelerated students! no foreign languages instruction, unfortunately. A few gruff teachers, but generally superior instructors overall. Most, but not all sports offer opportunity for talented and novice. A few coaches hand pick team based on parent status rather than student ability/need -- cheerleading especially rigged. School is much-loved by our 3 students.
—Submitted by Lee, a parent


Posted November 9, 2005

My son transfered to Milton Middle coming here from a big city,Las Vegas. He really enjoys the small school atmosphere and the teachers seem to do a good job. Good overall
—Submitted by Paul Abinsay, a parent


Posted November 4, 2005

This school rocks. This is my first year there but its better then elementary,they actually treat you like a teenager and they have better teachers that actually understand you.They listen to whatever you have to say.They have the best volleyball team and foot ball team.They have great staff, and they are very nice.
—Submitted by Laiken, a student


Posted March 31, 2005

I think Milton Middle School is a very good school. I've had kids there for the last 4 years and 1 will enter this year. The only problem I have is the lack of principal support. I believe since that school has grown throughout the years it needs more help. We had several Asst. Principals since my kids have been there. The job requires more than one person. Alot of work is put on them so there is a big turnover. Maybe if the school had as much help as Barboursville then we wouldn't have such a hard time keeping someone. Mr. Roebuck is a very good and goes by the rules principal. I like that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2004

We transferred our child to Milton last year and he loves it. We really made a good decision on sending him there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2004

I went there last year. i am sooo glad that i am out. I couldn't tell you how much i hated that school! CMHS is so much better. we actually get treated like the young adults that we are. I milton middle they treated us like little kids!
—Submitted by courtney Fleming, a former student


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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.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

196 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

195 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

195 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
69%

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.

202 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

202 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

200 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

200 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
67%
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 Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female49%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students49%
Female45%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female55%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students46%
Female49%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female65%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities49%

Social Studies

All Students38%
Female45%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a
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 98% 92%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 5%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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