Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hamlin 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
West Hamlin 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 West Hamlin Elementary 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.
West Hamlin Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend West Hamlin Elementary School?
435 students attend West Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Hamlin Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hamlin Elementary School?
West Hamlin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
West Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hamlin Elementary School part of?
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