Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Elementary 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 was 27% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
2%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)98%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
536 students attend Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Valley Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Elementary School offer ?
Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Elementary School part of?
Valley Elementary School is part of Preston County Schools School District.
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