Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highlawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Highlawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlawn Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Highlawn Elementary School?
325 students attend Highlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Highlawn Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlawn Elementary School?
Highlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Highlawn Elementary School offer ?
Highlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlawn Elementary School part of?
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