Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(304)367-2156
- Watson Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% 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 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Watson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 16% | 4% |
| White | 73% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Watson Elementary School is Fairmont Youth Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fairmont Youth Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairmont Youth Academy (0.8 miles away)
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- Fairmont Fairmont Youth Academy Alternative School
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Grades: 6-12 | 69 students
0.8 miles
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(304)363-3406 0.8 6-12 69 - Fairmont Jayenne Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 408 students
1.0 miles
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(304)367-2136 1.0 PK-4 408 - Fairmont East Fairmont High School Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 740 students
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Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2140 1.1 PK-12 740 - Fairmont Fairmont Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 812 students
1.5 miles
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)367-2150 1.5 9-12 812 - Fairmont Pleasant Valley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 202 students
1.5 miles
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304)304-2148 1.5 K-6 202
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