Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West 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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
West 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 West Preston School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Preston School is ranked #555 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend West Preston School?
628 students attend West Preston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Preston School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Preston School?
West Preston School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Preston School offer ?
West Preston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Preston School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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