Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Geary Elementary/middle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geary Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Geary Elementary/middle School's student population of 221 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geary Elementary/middle 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 Geary Elementary/middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
95%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 Geary Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Geary Elementary/middle School is ranked #432 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Geary Elementary/middle School often compared to?
Geary Elementary/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton Elementary/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Geary Elementary/middle School?
221 students attend Geary Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Geary Elementary/middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geary Elementary/middle School?
Geary Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geary Elementary/middle School offer ?
Geary Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Geary Elementary/middle School part of?
Geary Elementary/middle School is part of Roane County Schools School District.
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