Serving 200 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Geary Elementary/Middle School serves the southeast part of Left Hand, WV, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 106.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geary Elementary/middle School's student population of 200 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Geary Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geary Elementary/middle School is 0.08, 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
#427 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
96%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #427 out of 617 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?
25-29% 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 Geary Elementary/middle School?
200 students attend Geary Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Geary Elementary/middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geary Elementary/middle School?
Geary Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Geary Elementary/middle School part of?
Geary Elementary/middle School is part of Roane County Schools.
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