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#381 of 635 schools in WV
West Side Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
812 Park Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
- Math 11% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Side Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 West Side 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$55,525
Median home value
$148,500
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kcs Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| South Charleston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| John Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 3.8 mi | 936 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #45 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
West Side Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Middle School
West Side Middle School is a public middle school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Middle School
What grades does West Side Middle School serve?
West Side Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Middle School rank in WV?
West Side Middle School ranks #381 of 635 schools in WV.
What is West Side Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side 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 West Side Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Side Middle School a charter school?
No, West Side Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Side Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (304) 348-6123
- Area population (ZIP 25302)
- 13,280
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 25302; 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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