George Ward Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(304) 335-4975
George Ward Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George Ward Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
George Ward Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 320 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
George Ward Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 George Ward Elementary School is 0.00, 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 | #462 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Randolph County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to George Ward Elementary School is Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mill Creek Tygarts Valley Middle/High School Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 493 students10
0.2 miles
10189 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575 0.2 6-12 493 - Dailey Homestead Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 72 students10
5.4 miles
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903 5.4 PK-5 72 - Beverly Beverly Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 245 students10
9.5 miles
505 Main Street
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162 9.5 PK-5 245 - Coalton Coalton Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 149 students10
11.6 miles
278 Broadway Avenue
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164 11.6 PK-5 149 - Elkins Jennings Randolph Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 286 students10
14.0 miles
101 Scott Ford Road
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181 14 PK-5 286
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