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#352 of 635 schools in WV
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5445 Big Tyler Rd, Charleston, WV 25313
- Math 42% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andrew Jackson Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Andrew Jackson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,945
Median home value
$148,300
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Poca Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #42 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrew Jackson Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrew Jackson Middle School
Andrew Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew Jackson Middle School
What grades does Andrew Jackson Middle School serve?
Andrew Jackson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrew Jackson Middle School rank in WV?
Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks #352 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Andrew Jackson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew Jackson Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Andrew Jackson Middle School a charter school?
No, Andrew Jackson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrew Jackson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Andrew Jackson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (304) 776-3310
- Area population (ZIP 25313)
- 11,862
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25313; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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