Salt Rock Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
Should I attend Salt Rock Elementary School or Southside 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
Salt Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salt Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southside Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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
222 students
429 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#157 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
39
Kindergarten Students
38
60
Grade 1 Students
39
73
Grade 2 Students
30
62
Grade 3 Students
33
67
Grade 4 Students
32
77
Grade 5 Students
30
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
97%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
15%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%