Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blackshere Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackshere Elementary School serves the western part of Mannington, WV, covering an area of approximately 105.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackshere Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Blackshere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackshere Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackshere Elementary School's ranking?
Blackshere Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Blackshere Elementary School often compared to?
Blackshere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Blackshere Elementary School?
328 students attend Blackshere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Blackshere Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackshere Elementary School?
Blackshere Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackshere Elementary School offer ?
Blackshere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blackshere Elementary School part of?
Blackshere Elementary School is part of Marion County Schools.
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