D−
West Side Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
812 Park Ave, Charleston, WV 25302 · (304) 348-6123 · Part of Kanawha County School District
Students
374
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about West Side Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Belle kids: 8 high schools
On the path
Where Belle kids come from and go next.
PK–5Belle Elementary School255 students
6–8West Side Middle SchoolYou are here
9–128 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 27.7%
Reading / language arts18%
State average 39.6%
Location
Directions ↗
812 Park Ave, Charleston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6116
Grade 7137
Grade 8121
Enrollment over time
438’20
456’21
377’22
354’23
374’24
Down 14.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Black 36%Two or more races 16%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.