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4.9 avg / 10

Berkeley County Schools School District

School District · Martinsburg, West Virginia

Students: 19,932
Teachers (FTE): 1,379
Estimated Scores: 32%

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

31

21 elem, 6 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,899

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#53 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,899

$1,525 vs West Virginia median

District size

19,932 students

Much larger than West Virginia median

About Berkeley County Schools

Berkeley County Schools is a Martinsburg, West Virginia school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 19,932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $12,899 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Berkeley County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Burke Street Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Berkeley County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 38.7%.

The district includes 21 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Berkeley County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.8%
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ELA Proficiency 38.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Berkeley County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Martinsburg
Total Enrollment
19,932
Teachers (FTE)
1,379
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berkeley County Schools?

Berkeley County Schools has 31 schools in total — 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Berkeley County Schools?

The average composite rating for Berkeley County Schools is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Berkeley County Schools?

Berkeley County Schools spends $12,899 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Berkeley County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Berkeley County Schools is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Berkeley County Schools?

Burke Street Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Berkeley County Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Berkeley County Schools?

Across schools in Berkeley County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Berkeley County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Berkeley County Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
28.8%
ELA Proficiency
38.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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