Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Keyser Primary 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 24% (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 12% 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-4
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keyser Primary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Keyser Primary 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 Keyser Primary School is 0.22, 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
#547 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keyser Primary School's ranking?
Keyser Primary School is ranked #547 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Keyser Primary School?
568 students attend Keyser Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Keyser Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keyser Primary School?
Keyser Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Keyser Primary School offer ?
Keyser Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Keyser Primary School part of?
Keyser Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools.
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