Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wise Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: WISE PRIMARY's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Wise, VA, encompassing approximately 405.2 square miles and typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wise Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wise Primary's student population of 603 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wise Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wise Primary is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wise Primary's ranking?
Wise Primary is ranked #355 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Wise Primary often compared to?
Wise Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Union Primary, Coeburn Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Wise Primary?
603 students attend Wise Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wise Primary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wise Primary?
Wise Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wise Primary offer ?
Wise Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wise Primary part of?
Wise Primary is part of Wise County School District.
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