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#384 of 635 schools in WV
Suncrest Middle School
Middle School · Monongalia County Schools · Morgantown, WV
A Monongalia County Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 Baldwin St, Morgantown, WV 26505
- Math 44% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Suncrest Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Suncrest 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morgantown), 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
$42,275
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Mountaineer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monongalia County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Suncrest Middle School is listed in MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suncrest Middle School
Suncrest Middle School is a public middle school in Morgantown, WV, part of Monongalia County Schools, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suncrest Middle School
What grades does Suncrest Middle School serve?
Suncrest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Suncrest Middle School?
Suncrest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suncrest Middle School rank in WV?
Suncrest Middle School ranks #384 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Suncrest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Suncrest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Suncrest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suncrest Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Suncrest Middle School a charter school?
No, Suncrest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Suncrest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Suncrest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monongalia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (304) 291-9335
- Area population (ZIP 26505)
- 37,691
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 25.2
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 26505; 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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