St. Marys Elementary School
St. Marys Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
St. Marys Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
St. Marys Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
St. Marys Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
St. Marys Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 St. Marys Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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 | #50 out of 644 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 96% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasants County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Elementary School is Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pleasants County Middle School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Newport Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Marys Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
2134 N Pleasants Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464 0.3 9-12 n/a - Saint Marys St. Marys High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 367 students10
0.6 miles
2330 N Pleasants Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421 0.6 9-12 367 - Newport Newport Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 184 students10
1.3 miles
100 Harrison St
Newport, OH 45768
(740) 473-2667 1.3 K-6 184 - Belmont Belmont Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 213 students10
3.5 miles
512 Riverview Drive
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274 3.5 PK-4 213 - Belmont Pleasants County Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 336 students10
3.6 miles
510 Riverview Drive
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275 3.6 5-8 336
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