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Terra Alta/east Preston School

1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Terra Alta/east Preston School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Terra Alta/east Preston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Terra Alta/east Preston School's student population of 310 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Terra Alta/east Preston 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 Terra Alta/east Preston School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#362 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Terra Alta/east Preston School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Terra Alta/east Preston School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Terra Alta/east Preston School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Terra Alta/east Preston School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Terra Alta/east Preston School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Alta/east Preston School's ranking?
Terra Alta/east Preston School is ranked #362 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Terra Alta/east Preston School often compared to?
Terra Alta/east Preston Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Terra Alta/east Preston School?
310 students attend Terra Alta/east Preston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Terra Alta/east Preston School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terra Alta/east Preston School?
Terra Alta/east Preston School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Terra Alta/east Preston School offer ?
Terra Alta/east Preston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Terra Alta/east Preston School part of?
Terra Alta/east Preston School is part of Preston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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