Geary Elementary Middle School
Geary Elementary Middle School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Geary Elementary Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Geary Elementary Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Geary Elementary Middle School's student population of 285 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 285 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Geary Elementary Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Geary Elementary Middle School is 0.04, which is less 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 | #269 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roane County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Geary Elementary Middle School is Herbert Hoover High School (11.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Walton Elementary Middle School (8.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walton Walton Elementary Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 339 students10
8.4 miles
90 School Drive
Walton, WV 25286
(304) 577-6731 8.4 PK-8 339 - Elkview Herbert Hoover High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 772 students10
11.1 miles
5096 Elk River Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394 11.1 9-12 772 - Ivydale Big Otter Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 261 students10
11.6 miles
59 Ossia Road
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-3111 11.6 PK-5 261 - Bomont H E White Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 116 students10
12.0 miles
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101 12 PK-5 116 - Spencer Roane County High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 654 students10
12.5 miles
One Raider Way
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6420 12.5 9-12 654
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