Summary:
Suncrest Middle School is a public middle school in Morgantown, West Virginia, serving 501 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Monongalia County Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 55 districts in the state, Suncrest Middle School consistently ranks among the top 5 middle schools in West Virginia with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Suncrest Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 52.2% in Mathematics, 65.9% in English Language Arts, and 56% in Science, compared to the state averages of 28.7%, 41.1%, and 26.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (12.38%) and African American (7.98%) students compared to nearby schools, is a notable strength. Suncrest Middle School also ranks highly in the state for the performance of specific student groups, such as Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students.
While the nearby schools in the Marion County and Monongalia County districts also perform well, Suncrest Middle School stands out with its higher overall rankings and proficiency rates. The school's lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 14.1 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities and low socioeconomic status, while still strong compared to the state, could be an area for further improvement as the school works to maintain its high level of academic achievement across all student groups and grade levels.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Monongalia County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 169 West Virginia Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,007
Students who attend Suncrest Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Suncrest Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 498
Racial breakdown:
White:
65.7%
Asian:
11.6%
African American:
8.8%
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Two or more races:
8.8%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%
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