Marsh Fork Elementary School
Marsh Fork Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Marsh Fork Elementary 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 30%) 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 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marsh Fork Elementary 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
Marsh Fork Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marsh Fork Elementary 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 Marsh Fork Elementary 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 | #216 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) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 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 | 98% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Raleigh County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marsh Fork Elementary School is Liberty High School (11.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Road Branch Elementary & Middle School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whitesville Elementary School (6.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Whitesville Whitesville Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 119 students10
6.0 miles
37949 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301 6 PK-5 119 - Fairdale Fairdale Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 475 students10
10.9 miles
772 Bolt Road
Fairdale, WV 25839
(304) 934-7217 10.9 PK-5 475 - Glen Daniel Liberty High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 531 students10
11.0 miles
1700 Coal River Road
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5306 11 9-12 531 - Cyclone Road Branch Elementary & Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 185 students10
11.7 miles
Hc 80 Box 422, 1165 Huff Cree
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916 11.7 PK-8 185 - Glen Daniel Trap Hill Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 425 students10
11.9 miles
665 Coal River Road
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392 11.9 6-8 425
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