Sissonville Middle School

Summary:

Sissonville Middle School is a public middle school located in Charleston, West Virginia, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 541. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sissonville Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 23rd out of 171 West Virginia middle schools in 2018-2019 to 102nd out of 169 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the Kanawha County and West Virginia averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly low proficiency rates in Science. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special needs performing significantly worse than their peers.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as John Adams Middle School and Andrew Jackson Middle School, which consistently rank among the top-performing middle schools in the state, Sissonville Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. Additionally, Poca Middle School, located in the neighboring Putnam County district, significantly outperforms Sissonville Middle School on state assessments.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 Middle School Ln
       Charleston, WV  25312-9589


(304) 348-1993

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,356 Help


Students who attend Sissonville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sissonville High School

Feeder schools for Sissonville Middle School:

Elementary:    Flinn Elementary School
    Sissonville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sissonville Middle School ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sissonville Middle School is 16. 7 middle schools in the Kanawha County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sissonville Middle School is $11,356. 8 middle schools in the Kanawha County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sissonville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sissonville Middle School 102nd of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Sissonville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kanawha County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanawha County Schools 30th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sissonville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 33.57 124th 171 27.5%
2010 40.15 121st 171 29.2%
2011 43.41 107th 171 37.4%
2012 45.62 94th 172 45.3%
2013 44.03 104th 174 40.2%
2014 30.63 136th 172 20.9%
2015 28.74 136th 173 21.4%
2016 27.75 140th 172 18.6%
2017 37.78 130th 176 26.1%
2018 49.94 77th 170 54.7%
2019 75.53 23rd 171 86.5%
2021 74.65 23rd 171 86.5%
2022 63.91 44th 169 74.0%
2023 57.46 60th 168 64.3%
2024 39.42 102nd 169 39.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.97 104th 107 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.28 151st 174 13.2%
2018 52.34 48th 142 66.2%
2019 36.24 84th 130 35.4%
2023 38.49 87th 132 34.1%
2024 25.90 112th 128 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.06 107th 176 39.2%
2018 57.42 54th 165 67.3%
2021 63.44 37th 164 77.4%
2022 66.07 34th 162 79.0%
2023 53.70 64th 162 60.5%
2024 30.67 127th 164 22.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.76 121st 174 30.5%
2018 54.17 71st 166 57.2%
2019 76.65 15th 162 90.7%
2021 75.36 20th 162 87.7%
2022 60.92 50th 164 69.5%
2023 56.16 56th 158 64.6%
2024 42.39 87th 158 44.9%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.94 45th 129 65.1%
2022 52.39 41st 131 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.19 122nd 176 30.7%
2018 47.70 85th 164 48.2%
2019 73.14 27th 161 83.2%
2021 73.65 27th 164 83.5%
2022 64.75 42nd 161 73.9%
2023 57.40 60th 158 62.0%
2024 37.59 110th 165 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.48 106th 124 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.45 51st 97 47.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sissonville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.59 125th 176 29.0%
2018 48.76 83rd 167 50.3%
2019 73.06 30th 168 82.1%
2021 72.76 29th 170 82.9%
2022 62.27 51st 168 69.6%
2023 56.26 63rd 168 62.5%
2024 37.92 105th 169 37.9%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, October 4, 2013

Open Quote Sissonville Middle School is a new and great school to be in. Great teachers and staff are committed to the students. We have a lot of extra curricular activities for students to be involved in, and that is very important to keep students involved and excited about school. The community is very proud to have such an excellent Middle school for their children to attend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sissonville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 500
1990 489 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 521 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 501 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 590 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 631 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 545 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 545 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 524 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 581 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 565 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 537 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 525 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 549 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 549 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 518 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 496 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 485 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 492 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 474 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 469 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 499 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 502
2011 669 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 676
2012 685 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 691
2013 622 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 626
2014 609 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 614
2015 639 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 644
2016 610 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 617
2017 628 3 1 3 0 0 4 0 639
2018 601 2 1 6 0 0 5 0 615
2019 594 2 1 7 0 0 6 0 610
2020 587 3 1 3 0 0 5 0 599
2021 550 2 0 3 0 0 7 0 562
2022 541 1 1 2 0 0 9 0 554
2023 528 2 2 1 0 0 8 0 541
2024 493 1 3 4 0 0 12 0 513

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sissonville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 31.0 16.1 n/a
1990 489 29.0 16.8 16.2
1991 523 31.4 16.6 17.8
1992 503 30.5 16.4 16.3
1993 593 36.0 16.5 26.8
1994 636 37.0 17.2 25.3
1995 546 37.0 14.8 32.6
1996 546 37.0 14.8 32.6
1997 526 34.0 15.5 31.6
1998 583 37.0 15.8 31.6
1999 567 37.0 15.3 44.6
2000 539 32.0 16.8 42.3
2001 529 33.0 16.0 45
2002 558 33.0 16.9 39.6
2003 558 33.0 16.9 39.6
2004 523 33.0 15.8 45.5
2005 498 35.0 14.2 47.8
2006 489 34.0 14.4 44.2
2007 496 34.0 14.6 51
2008 478 33.0 14.5 51.5
2009 472 32.0 14.8 52.5
2010 502 31.0 16.1 52.4
2011 676 41.4 16.2 49.1
2012 691 43.0 16.0 49.2
2013 626 38.0 16.4 50
2014 614 38.0 16.1 52.1
2015 644 38.0 16.9 47.2
2016 617 37.0 16.6 50.1
2017 639 37.0 17.2 37.6
2018 615 37.0 16.6 50.2
2019 610 36.0 16.9 48.9
2020 599 37.0 16.1 49.7
2021 562 33.0 17.0 51.4
2022 554 32.0 17.3 n/a
2023 541 29.0 18.6 n/a
2024 513 32.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sissonville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 31.0 16.1 n/a
1990 489 29.0 16.8 16.2
1991 523 31.4 16.6 17.8
1992 503 30.5 16.4 16.3
1993 593 36.0 16.5 26.8
1994 636 37.0 17.2 25.3
1995 546 37.0 14.8 32.6
1996 546 37.0 14.8 32.6
1997 526 34.0 15.5 31.6
1998 583 37.0 15.8 31.6
1999 567 37.0 15.3 44.6
2000 539 32.0 16.8 42.3
2001 529 33.0 16.0 45
2002 558 33.0 16.9 39.6
2003 558 33.0 16.9 39.6
2004 523 33.0 15.8 45.5
2005 498 35.0 14.2 47.8
2006 489 34.0 14.4 44.2
2007 496 34.0 14.6 51
2008 478 33.0 14.5 51.5
2009 472 32.0 14.8 52.5
2010 502 31.0 16.1 52.4
2011 676 41.4 16.2 49.1
2012 691 43.0 16.0 49.2
2013 626 38.0 16.4 50
2014 614 38.0 16.1 52.1
2015 644 38.0 16.9 47.2
2016 617 37.0 16.6 50.1
2017 639 37.0 17.2 37.6
2018 615 37.0 16.6 50.2
2019 610 36.0 16.9 48.9
2020 599 37.0 16.1 49.7
2021 562 33.0 17.0 51.4
2022 554 32.0 17.3 n/a
2023 541 29.0 18.6 n/a
2024 513 32.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sissonville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,091 (9.6%) $10,265 (90.4%) $11,356

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sissonville Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 168 Middle schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Sissonville Middle School)34.523.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)44.836.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sissonville Middle School)33.824.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)4741.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Sissonville Middle School)22.818.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)33.125.1
 8%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sissonville Middle School)42.129
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)3831
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sissonville Middle School)40.745.7
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)46.644.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sissonville Middle School)45.337
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)43.431.1
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sissonville Middle School)53.450.4
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)45.540.6
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sissonville Middle School)51.527
 24.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)40.729.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sissonville Middle School)60.641.8
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)49.543
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Sissonville Middle School)40.525.5
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)36.424.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610541
 11.3%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White594528
 11.1%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sissonville Middle School

Students who attend Sissonville Middle School usually go on to attend Sissonville High School

Students at Sissonville Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Sissonville Middle School ranks 102nd of 169 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Sissonville Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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