Potomack Intermediate School

5308 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404

www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/potomack

871 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Potomack Intermediate School, located on Williamsport Pike in Martinsburg, West Virginia, serves as a vital educational facility within the Berkeley County Schools district. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on students in the upper elementary grades (generally grades 3–5). The school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student social and emotional development during these formative years.

The facility functions as a community hub for the northern area of Martinsburg, providing a structured curriculum that aligns with West Virginia state standards. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Potomack Intermediate is known for promoting school spirit and community engagement. By focusing on a collaborative approach between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic transitions and increased responsibilities they will encounter as they move forward into their middle school education.

871

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomack Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	73
Black	93
Asian	10
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
611 (70.1%)
Black
93 (10.7%)
Two or More
81 (9.3%)
Hispanic
73 (8.4%)
Asian
10 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley County Schools
Phone:	(304)274-6592
Website:	http://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/potomack
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 300

Grade 4 308

Grade 5 263