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#391 of 635 schools in WV

Musselman High School

High School · Berkeley County Schools · Inwood, WV

A Berkeley County Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

126 Excellence Way, Inwood, WV 25428

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation7.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Musselman High School score 39% 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 Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
28%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
26%
2019
Math
26%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Musselman 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 34Car-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

$80,329

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,378/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·21 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hedgesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–12Not available1,407Compare →
Martinsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available1,466Compare →
Spring Mills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available1,547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Berkeley County Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#15 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

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

About Musselman High School

Musselman High School is a public high school in Inwood, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 1,780 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Musselman High School

What grades does Musselman High School serve?

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

How many students attend Musselman High School?

Musselman High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,780 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Musselman High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Musselman High School rank in WV?

Musselman High School ranks #391 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Musselman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Musselman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Musselman High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Musselman High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Musselman High School a charter school?

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

Is Musselman High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,780
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
103
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 25428)
13,690
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
33.8
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 25428; 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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