Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(304)367-2156
- Watson Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- 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.
- 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 student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
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 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson Elementary School is 0.46, 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 School 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 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 18% | 4% |
| White | 71% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| 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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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairmont Fairmont Youth Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.8 miles
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)363-3406 0.8 6-12 n/a - Fairmont Jayenne Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 403 students
1.0 miles
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2136 1.0 PK-4 403 - Fairmont East Fairmont High School Grades: PK-12 | 733 students
1.1 miles
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2140 1.1 PK-12 733 - Fairmont Fairmont Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 842 students
1.5 miles
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2150 1.5 9-12 842 - Fairmont Pleasant Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 200 students
1.5 miles
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)304-2148 1.5 PK-4 200
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