Watson Elementary School
Watson Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Watson Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower 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 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Watson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Watson Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Watson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Watson Elementary School is 0.48, 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 | #500 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 17% | 4% |
| White | 70% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion 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 Watson Elementary School is Fairmont Youth Academy (0.8 miles away)
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- Fairmont Fairmont Youth Academy Alternative School
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3406 0.8 6-12 n/a - Fairmont Jayenne Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 403 students10
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136 1 PK-4 403 - Fairmont East Fairmont High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 733 students10
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140 1.1 PK-12 733 - Fairmont Fairmont Senior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 842 students10
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150 1.5 9-12 842 - Fairmont Pleasant Valley Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-4 | 200 students10
1.5 miles
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 304-2148 1.5 PK-4 200
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