Guyandotte Elementary School vs. Explorer Academy
Should I attend Guyandotte Elementary School or Explorer Academy? 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
Guyandotte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Explorer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guyandotte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Explorer Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
241 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#487 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
66
Kindergarten Students
38
70
Grade 1 Students
36
63
Grade 2 Students
24
55
Grade 3 Students
26
57
Grade 4 Students
30
66
Grade 5 Students
28
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
85%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
18%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
90%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
n/a