Very Good
#167 of 635 schools in WV
Top 26% in state
Charles Town Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County Schools · Charles Town, WV
A Jefferson County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
193 High St, Charles Town, WV 25414
- Math 39% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles Town Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Charles Town Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charles Town), 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
$101,020
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 544 | Compare → |
| Shepherdstown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles Town Middle School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles Town Middle School
Charles Town Middle School is a public middle school in Charles Town, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Town Middle School
What grades does Charles Town Middle School serve?
Charles Town Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Town Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Town Middle School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Town Middle School rank in WV?
Charles Town Middle School ranks #167 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Charles Town Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Town Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Charles Town Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Town Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles Town Middle School a charter school?
No, Charles Town Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Town Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charles Town Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (304) 725-7821
- Area population (ZIP 25414)
- 20,273
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 25414; 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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