West Taylor Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School
Should I attend West Taylor Elementary School or Simpson 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
West Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Simpson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
299 students
406 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#138 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
32
Kindergarten Students
61
65
Grade 1 Students
44
57
Grade 2 Students
44
56
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
60
58
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
n/a
% Black
1%
1%
% White
99%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%