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Shepherdstown Middle School

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Shepherdstown Middle School ranks 36 th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 78% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Shepherdstown Middle School in Shepherdstown, WV, serves 308 students in grades 6 through 8 and is a consistently high-performing school within Jefferson County Schools, earning a 4-star rating in 8 of the last 10 school years.

This school truly shines in English Language Arts (ELA). In the most recent school year, 60.1% of students were proficient in ELA—nearly 13 percentage points above the state average and about 10 points higher than the district average. The 7th-grade cohort is especially impressive, with 71.4% proficiency in ELA compared to just 45.9% statewide, and 50% proficiency in Math versus 36.7% statewide. Shepherdstown also stands out for its exceptional support of homeless students, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating. While the most recent year shows a dip in special education performance, the two prior years earned 5-star ratings (96th and 94th percentiles), indicating a strong capacity for supporting these students. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8 and per-student spending of $13,344, the school invests heavily in personalized attention.

Compared to nearby schools, Shepherdstown is a clear leader. It significantly outranks Charles Town Middle School (75th percentile) and Wildwood Middle School (38th percentile), and its ELA proficiency actually surpasses that of the closely competitive Harpers Ferry Middle School (60.1% vs. 59.1%). The contrast with neighboring Berkeley County Schools is stark—schools like Mountain Ridge Middle School, Musselman Middle School, and Hedgesville Middle School all rank in the bottom half of the state, with proficiency rates 10-20 points lower. One area for potential growth is 8th-grade Science, where proficiency (32.3%) is only marginally above the state average (29.3%). Overall, Shepherdstown offers a strong, supportive academic environment that consistently delivers excellent results.

308

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,328

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-4771

(304) 876-6120

District: Jefferson County Schools

Students who attend Shepherdstown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Shepherdstown Middle School:

Elementary:	North Jefferson Elementary
	Shepherdstown Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of West Virginia middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg45%

West Virginia avg44%

36^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Jefferson County Schools

16^th of 55Jefferson County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	36 of 161	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	21 of 168	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	36 of 169	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	22 of 168	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	59.3	56 of 169	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	36 of 171	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	25 of 171	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	63.9	46 of 170	72.9%	★★★★☆
2017	62.8	52 of 176	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	68.0	37 of 172	78.5%	★★★★☆
2015	69.2	36 of 173	79.2%	★★★★☆
2014	69.9	31 of 172	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	79.5	16 of 174	90.8%	★★★★★
2012	70.5	28 of 172	83.7%	★★★★☆
2011	82.9	12 of 171	93.0%	★★★★★
2010	86.6	10 of 171	94.2%	★★★★★
2009	88.8	8 of 171	95.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	61.8	8 of 36	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	57.3	31 of 124	75.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	46.4	43 of 56	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	67.3	19 of 131	85.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	26.2	54 of 67	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	41 of 155	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	80.2	17 of 158	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	59.3	59 of 158	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.7	16 of 158	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	62.6	45 of 164	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	33 of 162	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	36 of 162	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	64.1	48 of 166	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	55.0	76 of 174	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	22.1	86 of 97	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	3 of 27	88.9%	★★★★★
2025	69.1	5 of 31	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	90.0	2 of 28	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.4	2 of 24	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	64.8	5 of 15	66.7%	★★★★☆
2019	88.7	1 of 10	90.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	39 of 157	75.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.4	25 of 165	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	44 of 164	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.9	38 of 162	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	41.2	101 of 162	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	43 of 164	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	46.5	86 of 165	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.1	163 of 176	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	23 of 156	85.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	30 of 160	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	22 of 165	86.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	36 of 158	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	54.1	69 of 161	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.9	39 of 164	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	22 of 161	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.9	49 of 164	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	65.5	46 of 176	73.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	13.5	25 of 27	7.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	74.0	5 of 34	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	53.2	44 of 107	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	23.1	17 of 23	26.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	81 of 125	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	80.1	8 of 127	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	5 of 128	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	71.4	10 of 132	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	74.3	21 of 130	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	58.3	29 of 142	79.6%	★★★★☆
2017	51.4	63 of 174	63.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	32 of 161	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	80.8	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	29 of 169	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	18 of 168	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	44 of 168	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	28 of 170	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	24 of 168	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	42 of 167	74.9%	★★★★☆
2017	65.7	44 of 176	75.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2026)89th percentile+11 vs school

Disabled (2022)85th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)85th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile~ school

African American (2018)78th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile~ school

Female (2026)74th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)35th percentile-42 vs school

Native American (2017)26th percentile-44 vs school

Asian (2017)23rd percentile-47 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)19th percentile-51 vs school

Hispanic (2017)11th percentile-59 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)7th percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+12 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

Science32%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shepherdstown Middle School	Public	6-8	54 Minden St	Shepherdstown	25443	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 876-6120	308	29	10.8	33.3%	247 (80.2%)	11 (3.6%)	24 (7.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.8%)	71.9	36^th of 161 public middle schools	77.6%		79.6	21^st of 168 public middle schools	87.5%	15	32.4	50.0	39.8	41.3	50.0	71.4	57.0	60.1	32.3	$12,328	$751	$11,577
Wildwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd	Shenandoah Junction	25442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 728-4518	429	36	11.9	50.2%	262 (61.1%)	33 (7.7%)	81 (18.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.7%)	41	100^th of 161 public middle schools	37.9%		54.3	66^th of 168 public middle schools	60.7%	34	28.0	36.2	35.7	33.4	32.6	46.2	39.3	39.5	25.5	$11,818	$934	$10,884
Harpers Ferry Middle School	Public	6-8	1710 W Washington St	Harpers Ferry	25425	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 535-6357	550	42	13.0	39.3%	428 (77.8%)	9 (1.6%)	61 (11.1%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.5%)	83.9	18^th of 161 public middle schools	88.8%		85.8	14^th of 168 public middle schools	91.7%	4	44.1	51.5	48.4	48.1	60.3	57.2	59.7	59.1	39.0	$10,295	$555	$9,740
Martinsburg North Middle School	Public	6-8	250 East Rd	Martinsburg	25404	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 267-3540	605	54	11.3	62.9%	296 (48.9%)	102 (16.9%)	100 (16.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (17.0%)	19.9	140^th of 161 public middle schools	13.0%		17	156^th of 168 public middle schools	7.1%	16	16.9	24.9	15.9	19.4	32.1	32.2	31.1	31.9	27.1	$12,757	$3,085	$9,672
Martinsburg South Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Bulldog Blvd	Martinsburg	25401	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 267-3542	787	59	13.3	54.5%	438 (55.7%)	116 (14.7%)	99 (12.6%)	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	119 (15.1%)	45.8	90^th of 161 public middle schools	44.1%		46.8	87^th of 168 public middle schools	48.2%	3	40.1	33.2	35.2	36.1	43.9	41.8	37.6	41.6	25.9	$10,152	$1,181	$8,971
Spring Mills Middle School	Public	6-8	255 Campus Dr	Martinsburg	25404	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 274-5030	945	62	15.3	45.0%	678 (71.7%)	124 (13.1%)	63 (6.7%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.1%)	40.4	103^rd of 161 public middle schools	36.0%		52.6	70^th of 168 public middle schools	58.3%	33	22.3	35.3	26.3	28.5	42.4	41.8	42.2	42.1	30.0	$7,672	$473	$7,199
Charles Town Middle School	Public	6-8	193 High St	Charles Town	25414	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 725-7821	603	49	12.3	36.5%	408 (67.7%)	33 (5.5%)	103 (17.1%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.8%)	68.4	41^st of 161 public middle schools	74.5%		59.5	53^rd of 168 public middle schools	68.5%	12	41.2	42.6	40.6	41.4	55.1	48.9	50.0	51.3	32.7	$9,757	$456	$9,301
Hedgesville Middle School	Public	6-8	334 School House Dr	Hedgesville	25427	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 754-3313	776	45	17.1	44.8%	588 (75.8%)	48 (6.2%)	66 (8.5%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.4%)	45.4	92^nd of 161 public middle schools	42.9%		53.2	69^th of 168 public middle schools	58.9%	23	32.7	30.2	25.1	29.2	47.8	44.0	46.1	45.9	27.7	$7,977	$624	$7,353
Musselman Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Pride Ave	Bunker Hill	25413	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 229-1965	651	46	14.2	49.2%	477 (73.3%)	49 (7.5%)	59 (9.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (9.1%)	41.1	99^th of 161 public middle schools	38.5%		37.2	111^th of 168 public middle schools	33.9%	12	27.8	31.5	38.6	32.6	34.2	43.2	38.7	38.9	29.8	$10,458	$650	$9,807
Mountain Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	2771 Gerrardstown Rd	Gerrardstown	25420	Berkeley County	Berkeley County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 229-8833	619	46	13.6	47.3%	490 (79.2%)	19 (3.1%)	65 (10.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	37 (6.0%)	46.9	82^nd of 161 public middle schools	49.1%		55.7	65^th of 168 public middle schools	61.3%	17	32.1	32.7	31.4	32.1	49.5	45.2	40.3	45.0	27.4	$9,632	$618	$9,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherdstown Middle School

Is Shepherdstown Middle School a good school?

Shepherdstown Middle School ranks 36^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Shepherdstown Middle School in?

Jefferson County Schools

What high school do graduates of Shepherdstown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Shepherdstown Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Shepherdstown Middle School?

Students at Shepherdstown Middle School are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Shepherdstown Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Shepherdstown Middle School.

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