Enrollment
945
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Martinsburg, WV
Spring Mills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Mills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540006001207
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Mills Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 945
- students enrolled
Spring Mills Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mills Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Mills Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Mills Middle School
Spring Mills Middle School is a large middle school in Martinsburg, West Virginia, enrolling 945 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 945 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 945 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students) and Spring Mills High School (1,544 students) alongside Spring Mills Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Mills Middle School compares
Spring Mills Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Spring Mills Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Spring Mills Middle School.
$12,704
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Spring Mills 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potomack Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Mills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Mills Middle School
How many students attend Spring Mills Middle School?
Spring Mills Middle School has 945 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 16% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Mills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Mills Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Mills Middle School?
Spring Mills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Mills Middle School rank among middle schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mills Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Spring Mills Middle School a good school?
Spring Mills Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Spring Mills 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.
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