Sand Hill Elementary School

169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sand Hill 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sand Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Sand Hill Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Hill Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#507 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sand Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
97%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Hill Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
66 students attend Sand Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sand Hill Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sand Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Hill Elementary School part of?
Sand Hill Elementary School is part of Marshall County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/4/2021
Amazing I have been going to Sand hill elementary school scents 2nd grade. This school has changed me so much it has changed the way I act and treat students or staff. I think if you moved close to Dallas we you have to enroll in this school and just thinking I have so many new friends speaking of friends shout out to this lovely student Taelynn Zogran she and another student who is not coming to the school right now her name is Macey Taylor she and Taelynn have changed me we go through almost everything together from getting bullied to getting picked on they are the best friends I have ever had thanks to Taelynn Zogran and Macey Taylor and Macey hope to see you soon Love Abigail Wondering what grade I''m in I''m in the fifth grade and shout out to my teacher Mrs.Thomas thanks and a shout out to our principal Mrs.Allender Love u Sand hill elementary school I will miss you
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Abigail Renee Haught

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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