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Shepherdstown Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 308 students

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Posted November 19, 2007

My two sons have both attended Shepherdstown Middle School and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The staff and administration are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2006

This school is in a wonderful location in Shepherdstown. However, the school has a serious problem with bullying and student harassment. The teachers recognize it but the administration condones it by not having a zero tolerance policy to threats.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
77%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

121 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
81%
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 Students32%
Female39%
Male23%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female61%
Male33%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female68%
Male53%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students52%
Female57%
Male44%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities57%
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 Students60%
Female55%
Male65%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female70%
Male61%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female61%
Male67%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students61%
Female52%
Male69%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
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 Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female69%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities62%

Social Studies

All Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities64%
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 86% 93%
Black 9% 5%
Hispanic 3% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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54 Minden Ave
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: (304) 876-6120

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