West Side Middle School vs KCS Alternative Learning
West Side Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.9/10 compared to 4.5/10. West Side Middle School is significantly larger with 354 students, about 2.4× the size of KCS Alternative Learning (146). In math proficiency, West Side Middle School leads at 16.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
West Side Middle School
Charleston, WV
5.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
354 students
KCS Alternative Learning
Charleston, WV
4.5/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
146 students
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| Metric | West Side Middle School | KCS Alternative Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 2.5 |
| State Rank | #384 of 636 | #541 of 636 |
| State Percentile | 40th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West Side Middle School | KCS Alternative Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 18.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West Side Middle School | KCS Alternative Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 354 | 146 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS | KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| City | Charleston | Charleston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charleston (25302) | Charleston (25387) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,525 | $41,635 |
| Median Home Value | $148,500 | $85,700 |
| Median Rent | $875 | $1,029 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.7% | 15.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | 31.2% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | — |