Serving 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Martinsville School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Martinsville School serves the northwest part of its school district in New Martinsville, WV, covering an attendance area of approximately 98.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Martinsville School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
837 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building the Foundation for Personal Growth and Achievement.
School Rankings
New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville School is 0.12, 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
#426 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Martinsville School's ranking?
New Martinsville School is ranked #426 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend New Martinsville School?
837 students attend New Martinsville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Martinsville School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Martinsville School?
New Martinsville School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Martinsville School offer ?
New Martinsville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Martinsville School part of?
New Martinsville School is part of Wetzel County Schools.
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