Beech Bottom Primary
Beech Bottom Primary serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Beech Bottom Primary placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Beech Bottom Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Beech Bottom Primary's student population of 109 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 109 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beech Bottom Primary is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Beech Bottom Primary is 0.15, 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 | #472 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 92% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brooke County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beech Bottom Primary is Buckeye Local High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wellsburg Middle School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Buckeye North Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brilliant Buckeye North Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 351 students10
2.7 miles
1004 3rd St
Brilliant, OH 43913
(740) 598-4589 2.7 PK-6 351 - Wellsburg Wellsburg Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 408 students10
4.1 miles
1447 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922 4.1 5-8 408 - Wellsburg Brooke Primary School South Grades: PK-2
4.2 miles
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133 4.2 PK-2 n/a - Wellsburg Wellsburg Primary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 206 students10
4.2 miles
1448 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133 4.2 PK-4 206 - Rayland Buckeye Local High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 463 students10
4.4 miles
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196 4.4 9-12 463
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