Southside Elementary School vs. Ranger Elementary School
Should I attend Southside Elementary School or Ranger 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
Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ranger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ranger 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 11-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
429 students
83 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#596 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
10
Kindergarten Students
60
12
Grade 1 Students
73
11
Grade 2 Students
62
15
Grade 3 Students
67
12
Grade 4 Students
77
9
Grade 5 Students
51
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
n/a
% Black
13%
5%
% White
69%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.49
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%