Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakvale 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakvale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oakvale School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Oakvale 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 Oakvale School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakvale 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakvale 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/88000/88466/oakvale-school-chart-YbeqCu.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
92%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/88000/88466/oakvale-school-chart-Xm4Ccm.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Oakvale School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Oakvale School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/88000/88466/oakvale-school-chart-baTTMkp.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakvale School's ranking?
Oakvale School is ranked #322 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Oakvale School?
167 students attend Oakvale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oakvale School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakvale School?
Oakvale School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakvale School offer ?
Oakvale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakvale School part of?
Oakvale School is part of Mercer County Schools School District.
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