Independence Middle School vs. Trap Hill Middle School
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School Overview
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Trap Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 376 students in grades 6-8, Trap Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
477 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#305 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
145
123
Grade 7 Students
168
127
Grade 8 Students
164
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
2%
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% White
95%
96%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
