Elkins Mountain School

100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
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Bottom 50%
Serving 44 students in grades 8-11, Elkins Mountain 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkins Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Elkins Mountain School's student population of 44 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkins Mountain School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkins Mountain School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WV)
#574 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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≤20%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
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2%
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Black
5%
4%
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White
95%
89%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkins Mountain School's ranking?
Elkins Mountain School is ranked #574 out of 629 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Elkins Mountain School?
44 students attend Elkins Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elkins Mountain School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Elkins Mountain School offer ?
Elkins Mountain School offers enrollment in grades 8-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins Mountain School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-11
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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