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New Creek Primary School

85 New Creek School Road
New Creek, WV 26743
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Tel: (304) 788-4249
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New Creek Primary School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
New Creek Primary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WV
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Creek Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

New Creek Primary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

New Creek Primary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Creek Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in New Creek Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
91%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
Diversity Score
0.17
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Creek Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Creek Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mineral County Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Creek Primary School's ranking?

New Creek Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).

How many students attend New Creek Primary School?

122 students attend New Creek Primary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of New Creek Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Creek Primary School?

New Creek Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does New Creek Primary School offer ?

New Creek Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is New Creek Primary School part of?

New Creek Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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