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Musselman Middle School

Middle School · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

105 Pride Ave, Bunker Hill, WV 25413

Enrollment

628

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

6.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#337 of 635

In Bunker Hill

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#13 of 31

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Academic growth

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Musselman Middle School

6.2/10

Middle School in Bunker Hill · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.8/10

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5.8/10

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About Musselman Middle School

Musselman Middle School is a public middle school in Bunker Hill, WV, part of BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS. Musselman Middle School serves approximately 628 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Musselman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Musselman Middle School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • WV avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Musselman Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

34% of students at Musselman Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Musselman Middle School — Students at Musselman Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores WV WVGSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
32.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
36%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
31%
2019
Math
31%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
37.1%
2025
Math
27.5%
ELA
38.6%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Musselman Middle School Compares

See how Musselman Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
47th percentile in WV
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
5.8/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
34.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

105 Pride Ave, Bunker Hill, WV 25413

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Musselman Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Mountain Ridge Middle School (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Gerrardstown), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Martinsburg South Middle School (rated 6.3/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Martinsburg), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bunker Hill, see our Bunker Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Mill Creek Intermediate School Bunker Hill 0.2 mi 7.8
Musselman High School Inwood 0.5 mi 5.8
Inwood Primary School Inwood 0.9 mi 5.1
Bunker Hill Elementary Bunker Hill 1.9 mi 7.7
Mountain Ridge Intermediate Gerrardstown 2.1 mi 6.9
Mountain Ridge Middle School Gerrardstown 2.2 mi 6.8
Valley View Elementary School Martinsburg 3.0 mi 3.9
Gerrardstown Elementary School Gerrardstown 2.9 mi 5.6
ROCKY KNOLL SCHOOL Martinsburg 7.1 mi 6.0
Stonewall Elementary Clear Brook 7.3 mi 4.1
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy Kearneysville 6.2 mi
Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia Kearneysville 6.2 mi
Back Creek Valley Elementary School Hedgesville 6.7 mi 7.3
Orchard View Intermediate School Martinsburg 7.8 mi 6.3
Winchester Avenue Elementary School Martinsburg 8.2 mi 7.9
Berkeley Heights Elementary School Martinsburg 8.0 mi 3.7
Martinsburg High School Martinsburg 8.2 mi 4.2
Martinsburg South Middle School Martinsburg 8.3 mi 6.3
Rosemont Elementary School Martinsburg 8.5 mi 7.6
Jordan Springs Elementary Stephenson 8.7 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25413 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,000

Median Home Value

$249,300

Median Rent

$1,307/mo

Population

8,964

College Educated

26.8%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

34.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

37.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Huntington East Middle School Huntington, WV 6.2
Sissonville Middle School Charleston, WV 6.2
Martinsburg South Middle School Martinsburg, WV 6.3
West Fairmont Middle School Fairmont, WV 6.3
Andrew Jackson Middle School Charleston, WV 6.1
Chapmanville Middle School Chapmanville, WV 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Musselman Middle School

What grades does Musselman Middle School serve?

Musselman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Musselman Middle School?

Musselman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Musselman Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Musselman Middle School rank in WV?

Musselman Middle School ranks #337 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Musselman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Musselman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Musselman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Musselman Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Musselman Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Musselman Middle School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%

District

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
19,932
Schools in District
32
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,899
District Rank
#13 of 31

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