Potomack Intermediate School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(304) 274-6592
Potomack Intermediate School serves 830 students in grades 3-5.
Potomack Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Potomack Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Potomack Intermediate School's student population of 830 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 830 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Potomack Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Potomack Intermediate School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #241 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 2% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 79% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Potomack Intermediate School is Board Of Child Care (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Board Of Child Care Alternative School
Reading: <50% Grades: 6-12
0.6 miles
715 Brown Road
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 274-3688 0.6 6-12 n/a - Martinsburg Bedington Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 155 students
0.7 miles
149 Bedington Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-2535 0.7 PK-2 155 - Martinsburg Spring Mills High School Math: 25% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,327 student10
0.7 miles
499 Campus Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141 0.7 9-12 1,327 - Martinsburg Spring Mills Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 809 students10
0.7 miles
255 Campus Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030 0.7 6-8 809 - Martinsburg Spring Mills Primary Grades: PK-2 | 494 students
0.7 miles
401 Campus Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892 0.7 PK-2 494
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