Lauretta B Millsop Primary School (Closed 2023)

Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lauretta B Millsop 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(17-18)
20-29%
37%
(17-18)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Lauretta B Millsop Primary School?
97 students attend Lauretta B Millsop Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lauretta B Millsop Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lauretta B Millsop Primary School?
Lauretta B Millsop Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lauretta B Millsop Primary School offer ?
Lauretta B Millsop Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lauretta B Millsop Primary School part of?
Lauretta B Millsop Primary School is part of Brooke County Schools.

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