- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martinsburg South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540006000025
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinsburg South Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 787
- students enrolled
Martinsburg South Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsburg South Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Martinsburg South Middle School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 540006000025 · Martinsburg, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Musselman High School (1,725 students)
Martinsburg South Middle School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Martinsburg South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Musselman High
Musselman High School
1,725 students
- Spring Mills H
Spring Mills High School
1,544 students
- Martinsburg Hi
Martinsburg High School
1,505 students
- Hedgesville Hi
Hedgesville High School
1,346 students
- Spring Mills M
Spring Mills Middle School
945 students
- This school
Martinsburg South Middle School
787 students
What this shows Martinsburg South Middle School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martinsburg South Middle School compares
Martinsburg South Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 58% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Martinsburg South Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley County Schools reports $12,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martinsburg South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinsburg South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martinsburg South Middle School
How many students attend Martinsburg South Middle School?
Martinsburg South Middle School has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Martinsburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg South Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 4% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinsburg South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martinsburg South Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinsburg South Middle School?
Martinsburg South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martinsburg South Middle School rank among middle schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsburg South Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Martinsburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Martinsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Martinsburg South Middle School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.