Mcdowell County Schools School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 11 public schools in Mcdowell County Schools School District, serving 3,096 students.
- Public school in Mcdowell County School School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
- The top ranked public schools in Mcdowell County Schools School District are Anawalt Elementary School, Fall River Elementary School and Kimball Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Mcdowell County Schools School District |
| School District Phone Number | (304)436-8441 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WV) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 736 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,096 Students | 272,869 Students |
| # of Teachers | 232 Teachers | 18,939 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Mcdowell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 55 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 72% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WV) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 252 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 2 Students | 1,818 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 14 Students | 4,920 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 278 Students | 11,772 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 2,744 Students | 245,545 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 90% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 118 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 58 Students | 8,438 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 211 | 17,002 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 221 | 19,787 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 222 | 19,402 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 229 | 19,150 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 238 | 19,659 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 217 | 20,069 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 244 | 20,218 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 209 | 19,539 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 217 | 19,780 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 222 | 19,958 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 223 | 21,317 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 236 | 20,164 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 210 | 18,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 197 | 18,277 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $19,004 is higher than the state average of $11,778. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $19,267 is higher than the state average of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WV) |
| Total Revenue | $67 MM | $42 MM |
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| Spending | $68 MM | $45 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,004 | $11,778 |
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| Spending / Student | $19,267 | $12,810 |
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Mcdowell County Schools School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Anawalt Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank: Top 20%230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304)383-4849
Grades: K-5 | 61 students
- Bradshaw Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%740 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304)967-7700
Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
- Career And Technology Center Vocational School1 Stadium Drive
Welch, WV 24801
(304)436-3488
Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
- Fall River Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank: Top 50%13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304)656-7665
Grades: PK-5 | 160 students
- Iaeger Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%182 Waters Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304)967-7167
Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
- Kimball Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%28631 Coal Heritage Road, Rout
Kimball, WV 24853
(304)585-7570
Grades: PK-5 | 219 students
- Mount View High School Math: 9% | Reading: 26%
Rank: Bottom 50%950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304)436-2939
Grades: 6-12 | 712 students
- River View High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304)967-7480
Grades: 9-12 | 473 students
- Sandy River Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Bottom 50%Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(304)938-2407
Grades: 6-8 | 213 students
- Southside K-8 Math: 10% | Reading: 21%
Rank: Bottom 50%13509 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV 24892
(304)875-2283
Grades: PK-8 | 394 students
- Welch Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(304)436-4645
Grades: PK-5 | 292 students
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