Tuscarora Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscarora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tuscarora Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tuscarora Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
2%
Black
16%
4%
White
57%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tuscarora Elementary School often compared to?
Tuscarora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemont Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average).
How many students attend Tuscarora Elementary School?
318 students attend Tuscarora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tuscarora Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscarora Elementary School?
Tuscarora Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tuscarora Elementary School offer ?
Tuscarora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscarora Elementary School part of?
Tuscarora Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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