Glenwood School (K-8) vs. Mercer Elementary School
Should I attend Glenwood School (K-8) or Mercer Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood School (K-8) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 317 students in grades 3-5, Mercer Elementary 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 30% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
592 students
317 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#348 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
-
Grade 1 Students
61
-
Grade 2 Students
55
-
Grade 3 Students
66
99
Grade 4 Students
65
108
Grade 5 Students
71
110
Grade 6 Students
67
-
Grade 7 Students
65
-
Grade 8 Students
95
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
90%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%