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#329 of 635 schools in WV
Martinsburg South Middle School
Middle School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV
A Berkeley County Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Bulldog Blvd, Martinsburg, WV 25401
- Math 30% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martinsburg South Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Martinsburg South Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Hedgesville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 769 | Compare → |
| Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 634 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #11 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 South Middle School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martinsburg South Middle School
Martinsburg South Middle School is a public middle school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 746 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martinsburg South Middle School
What grades does Martinsburg South Middle School serve?
Martinsburg South Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Martinsburg South Middle School?
Martinsburg South Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg South Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martinsburg South Middle School rank in WV?
Martinsburg South Middle School ranks #329 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Martinsburg South Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martinsburg South Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 South Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martinsburg South Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martinsburg South Middle School a charter school?
No, Martinsburg South Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martinsburg South Middle School a Title I school?
No, Martinsburg South Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (304) 267-3542
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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