Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Smithville Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Smithville Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithville Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Smithville Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
93 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
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