Wirt County Primary Center
Wirt County Primary Center serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Wirt County Primary Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wirt County Primary Center's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 449 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Wirt County Primary Center is ranked within the top 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 Wirt County Primary Center is 0.02, 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 | #204 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
Black | n/a | 4% |
White | 99% | 90% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.19 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 48% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 9% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wirt County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wirt County Primary Center is Wirt County High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wirt County Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elizabeth Wirt County Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 313 students10
0.1 miles
426 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977 0.1 5-8 313 - Elizabeth Wirt County High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 273 students10
0.2 miles
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241 0.2 9-12 273 - Palestine Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 603 students
5.6 miles
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001 5.6 PK-K 603 - Davisville Kanawha Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 295 students10
10.2 miles
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
(304) 420-9557 10.2 PK-5 295 - Mineral Wells Mineral Wells Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 551 students10
10.3 miles
1776 Elizabeth Pike
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
(304) 489-1670 10.3 PK-5 551
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