Suncrest Middle School

Suncrest Middle School serves 498 students in grades 6-8 in Morgantown, West Virginia, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking 85th out of 641 schools statewide, Suncrest places in the 87th percentile for academic achievement across West Virginia. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention.

Academically, Suncrest demonstrates solid performance with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 52% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. These results contribute to the school's impressive 9.2 out of 10 academic score. Located at 360 Baldwin Street, Suncrest serves a diverse community within the 26505 ZIP code area, where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting the educational priorities of many local families.

The neighborhood shows economic diversity, with a median household income of $41,817 and home values averaging $258,400, alongside a 33.5% poverty rate that demonstrates the school's commitment to serving students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. Suncrest Middle School operates in Morgantown's small city environment, benefiting from the educational resources and community engagement typical of a college town setting.