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#342 of 635 schools in WV
Sissonville Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Middle School Ln, Charleston, WV 25312
- Math 31% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sissonville Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sissonville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,220
Median home value
$126,400
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du Pont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 297 | Compare → |
| East Bank Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
| John Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 708 | 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.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #41 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sissonville Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sissonville Middle School
Sissonville Middle School is a public middle school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 513 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sissonville Middle School
What grades does Sissonville Middle School serve?
Sissonville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sissonville Middle School?
Sissonville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sissonville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sissonville Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sissonville Middle School rank in WV?
Sissonville Middle School ranks #342 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sissonville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sissonville 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 Sissonville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sissonville Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sissonville Middle School a charter school?
No, Sissonville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sissonville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sissonville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (304) 348-1993
- Area population (ZIP 25312)
- 10,089
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 25312; 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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