Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harts Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
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 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harts PK-8 serves the southern part of Harts, WV, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 76.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harts Pk-8's student population of 347 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harts Pk-8 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 Harts Pk-8 is 0.04, 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
#406 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
4%
White
98%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harts Pk-8's ranking?
Harts Pk-8 is ranked #406 out of 617 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Harts Pk-8?
347 students attend Harts Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harts Pk-8 students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harts Pk-8?
Harts Pk-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harts Pk-8 offer ?
Harts Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harts Pk-8 part of?
Harts Pk-8 is part of Lincoln County Schools.
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