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#556 of 635 schools in WV

Martinsburg High School

High School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV

A Berkeley County Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 S Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation9.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Martinsburg High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
19%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
20%
2019
Math
20%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Martinsburg High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,157

Median home value

$221,500

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

53.4%

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Spring Mills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available1,547Compare →

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.

Berkeley County Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#27 of 31
District spending per student
$12,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Martinsburg High School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martinsburg High School

Martinsburg High School is a public high school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 1,466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martinsburg High School

What grades does Martinsburg High School serve?

Martinsburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Martinsburg High School?

Martinsburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martinsburg High School rank in WV?

Martinsburg High School ranks #556 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Martinsburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Martinsburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Martinsburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martinsburg High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Martinsburg High School a charter school?

No, Martinsburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martinsburg High School a Title I school?

No, Martinsburg High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,466
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 25401)
15,661
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
38.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 25401; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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