Lew Muckle Elementary School

317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50% in VI
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:

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School Overview

Lew Muckle Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Muckle Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VI)
#9 out of 25 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lew Muckle Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≥95%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lew Muckle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lew Muckle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
78%
78%
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White
n/a
1%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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n/a
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virgin Islands.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Lew Muckle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lew Muckle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virgin Islands by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lew Muckle Elementary School's ranking?
Lew Muckle Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Lew Muckle Elementary School often compared to?
Lew Muckle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita Gardine Elementary School, Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Lew Muckle Elementary School?
342 students attend Lew Muckle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lew Muckle Elementary School students are Black, and 22% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lew Muckle Elementary School?
Lew Muckle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lew Muckle Elementary School offer ?
Lew Muckle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lew Muckle Elementary School part of?
Lew Muckle Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education

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