Wright Denny Intermediate School

209 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 373 students in grades 3-5, Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Wright Denny Intermediate School's student population of 373 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Denny Intermediate School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#178 out of 629 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wright Denny Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
71%
89%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Wright Denny Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wright Denny Intermediate School's ranking?
Wright Denny Intermediate School is ranked #178 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Wright Denny Intermediate School often compared to?
Wright Denny Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T A Lowery Elementary School, South Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Wright Denny Intermediate School?
373 students attend Wright Denny Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wright Denny Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Denny Intermediate School?
Wright Denny Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wright Denny Intermediate School offer ?
Wright Denny Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wright Denny Intermediate School part of?
Wright Denny Intermediate School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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