Athens Elementary School
Athens Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Athens Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Athens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Athens Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Athens Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Athens Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 644 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 95% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Athens Elementary School is Pikeview High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pikeview Middle School (2.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Princeton Pikeview High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 683 students10
2.9 miles
3566 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586 2.9 9-12 683 - Princeton Pikeview Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 505 students10
2.9 miles
3550 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-3600 2.9 6-8 505 - Lerona Sun Valley Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 133 students10
4.2 miles
5281 Hinton Rd.
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441 4.2 K-5 133 - Princeton Mercer County Early Learning Center Grades: PK-K | 455 students
5.4 miles
821 Broadway Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251 5.4 PK-K 455 - Princeton Straley Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 181 students10
5.7 miles
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173 5.7 3-5 181
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