Fort Gay Pre K-8 serves 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Fort Gay Pre K-8 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Gay Pre K-8's student population of 514 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Gay Pre K-8 is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Gay Pre K-8's ranking?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is ranked #610 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Fort Gay Pre K-8?
514 students attend Fort Gay Pre K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fort Gay Pre K-8 students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Gay Pre K-8?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Gay Pre K-8 offer ?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Gay Pre K-8 part of?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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