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Andrew Jackson Middle School

5445 Big Tyler Rd, Charleston, WV, 25313

About Andrew Jackson Middle School

Andrew Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Charleston, West Virginia. It is in a mid-size suburban area. The school has about 500 students and teaches kids in grades 6 through 8. The student-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which means that class sizes are a little bigger than the district average. There are about 30 full-time equivalent teachers and one full-time school counselor. Andrew Jackson Middle School has a standard middle school curriculum that follows state learning standards. It focuses on core subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. According to data from USA News, about 36% of students score at or above the proficient level in math, and about 49% do the same in reading. This shows that the students are doing okay in school but could still improve. About 51% of the students are female and 49% are male, which is a good mix of backgrounds for the Charleston suburbs. The school gets money and resources from the district, but the exact amount spent on each student is not made public. Overall, Andrew Jackson Middle School is making steady progress in school and has the potential to do even better with more help from teachers and more student involvement.

Contact Information

Address

5445 Big Tyler Rd, Charleston, WV, 25313

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Phone

(304) 776-3310

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 49% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
494
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 81.78%
Asian 1.42%
Hispanic 1.82%
Black 5.67%
Two+ Races 9.11%
Native Am. 0%
White
81.78%
Asian
1.42%
Hispanic
1.82%
Black
5.67%
Two+ Races
9.11%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 494
50.61%
250 Female
49.39%
244 Male

Student Population

494 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

494 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The students at Andrew Jackson Middle School in Charleston, West Virginia, are making waves with their accomplishments! The school's chorus recently performed at the Concert Performance Assessment in Columbia, SC, and got an Excellent rating. This shows how hard they worked and how dedicated they are. The band also did very well, getting an Overall Excellent rating at the Concert Performance Assessment at Fort Mill High. Some members even got Superior ratings.

The school is also celebrating its 50th anniversary by looking back on its long history and looking forward to the future. The principal stresses how important the students, teachers, staff, and community are to the school's success.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of things help kids make friends?

Ans. Students can learn how to work together, talk to each other, and make friends through group projects, classroom discussions, and school events.

Q2. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved through school programs, events, and regular communication with teachers and staff.

Q3. What skills do students need to work on?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, respectful, and curious in order to help them do well in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of education does Andrew Jackson Middle School offer?

Ans. Andrew Jackson Middle School stresses learning that is balanced and helps students grow academically, creatively, and personally.

Q5. How do teachers get students to join in on class?

Ans. Teachers keep students interested and involved by having discussions, doing hands-on activities, and having lessons that are interactive.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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