Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alum Bridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
98 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%

Black
n/a
4%

White
99%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
71%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Alum Bridge Elementary School?
98 students attend Alum Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alum Bridge Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alum Bridge Elementary School?
Alum Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alum Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Alum Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alum Bridge Elementary School part of?
Alum Bridge Elementary School is part of Lewis County Schools School District.
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