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#449 of 635 schools in WV

Spring Mills High School

High School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV

A Berkeley County Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

499 Campus Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Spring Mills High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
22%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
23%
2019
Math
23%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

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

Based on 17 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Mills 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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

$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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·26 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hedgesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–124.4 mi1,407Compare →
Martinsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available1,466Compare →
Musselman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,780Compare →

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
#23 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

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

About Spring Mills High School

Spring Mills High School is a public high school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 1,547 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Mills High School

What grades does Spring Mills High School serve?

Spring Mills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spring Mills High School?

Spring Mills High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,547 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Mills High School rank in WV?

Spring Mills High School ranks #449 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Spring Mills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Mills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Spring Mills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Mills High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Spring Mills High School a charter school?

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

Is Spring Mills High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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 · 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 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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