Matewan Pre K-8
Matewan Pre K-8 serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Matewan Pre K-8 placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Matewan Pre K-8's student population of 465 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Matewan Pre K-8 is ranked within the top 30% 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 Matewan Pre K-8 is 0.06, 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 | #143 out of 644 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mingo County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Matewan Pre K-8 is Mingo County Extended Learning Center (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Burch Pk8 (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belfry Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belfry Belfry Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 573 students10
4.3 miles
170 St. Hwy. 319
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296 4.3 PK-5 573 - Delbarton Burch Pk8 Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 543 students10
4.7 miles
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700 4.7 PK-8 543 - Delbarton Mingo County Extended Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 9-12
4.7 miles
165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347 4.7 9-12 n/a - Belfry Belfry High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 599 students10
4.9 miles
27678 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900 4.9 9-12 599 - Delbarton Mingo Central Comprehensive High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 747 students10
5.0 miles
4000 King Coal Hwy
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603 5 9-12 747
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