Summary:
The city of Martinsburg, West Virginia is home to 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this diverse district serve students from a range of racial and economic backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance.
Among the standout schools in Martinsburg are Rosemont Elementary School and Burke Street Elementary School, which consistently outperform the district and state averages on 3rd-grade assessments. At the high school level, Spring Mills High School and Martinsburg High School have generally stronger 11th-grade test scores than the district and state, though their rankings have fluctuated over time.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the Berkeley County Schools district, with some schools like Rosemont and Burke Street excelling, while others, such as Martinsburg North Middle School, struggle with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. These differences appear to be influenced by factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios, highlighting the need to address equity and opportunity gaps in the district.
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