Driswood Elementary School
Driswood Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Driswood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Driswood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Driswood Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Driswood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Driswood Elementary School is 0.36, which is more 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 | #131 out of 644 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 2% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 79% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Driswood Elementary School is Jefferson High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wildwood Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Shenandoah Junction Jefferson High School Math: 36% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,484 student10
1.0 miles
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491 1 9-12 1,484 - Shenandoah Junction Wildwood Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 395 students10
1.5 miles
1209 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518 1.5 6-8 395 - Shenandoah Junction T A Lowery Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 551 students10
2.2 miles
103 Shenandoah Junction Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250 2.2 PK-5 551 - Harpers Ferry C. W. Shipley Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 445 students10
2.6 miles
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395 2.6 PK-5 445 - Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 640 students10
3.4 miles
1710 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357 3.4 6-8 640
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