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#261 of 635 schools in WV
Top 41% in state
Potomack Intermediate School
Elementary School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV
A Berkeley County Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
5308 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, WV 25404
- Math 46% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potomack Intermediate School score 46% 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 9 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Potomack Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
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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
$68,897
Median home value
$226,900
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle School IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 4.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 508 | Compare → |
| Rosemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | Not available | 418 | 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.
Berkeley County Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Potomack Intermediate School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potomack Intermediate School
Potomack Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 874 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potomack Intermediate School
What grades does Potomack Intermediate School serve?
Potomack Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Potomack Intermediate School?
Potomack Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potomack Intermediate School rank in WV?
Potomack Intermediate School ranks #261 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Potomack Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potomack Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Potomack Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potomack Intermediate School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potomack Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Potomack Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potomack Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Potomack Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (304) 274-6592
- Area population (ZIP 25404)
- 22,809
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 25404; 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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