Berkeley Heights Elementary School

726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Berkeley Heights Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkeley Heights Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#461 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berkeley Heights Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berkeley Heights Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
2%
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Black
13%
4%
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White
62%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Berkeley Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Berkeley Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Berkeley Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkeley Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Berkeley Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Berkeley Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunker Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
652 students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Berkeley Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berkeley Heights Elementary School offer ?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkeley Heights Elementary School part of?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   3/10/2018
Berkeley Heights has an amazing staff that cares greatly for each and every child that enters our doors. We are blessed to have a supportive community that helps to maximize the potential of our students.
- Posted by Administrator - Amber Boeckmann
5   5/17/2016
I was very nervous about changing my kids into this school. I could not be happier. The staff is super friendly and helpful, it's organized they do all kinds of projects and things to get the kids as well as the parents involved...very impressed.
- Posted by Parent - megta

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 652 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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