Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Berkeley Heights Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkeley Heights Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
63%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Berkeley Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Berkeley Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunker Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
680 students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Berkeley Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berkeley Heights Elementary School offer ?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkeley Heights Elementary School part of?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/10/2018
Berkeley Heights has an amazing staff that cares greatly for each and every child that enters our doors. We are blessed to have a supportive community that helps to maximize the potential of our students.
5 5/17/2016
I was very nervous about changing my kids into this school. I could not be happier. The staff is super friendly and helpful, it's organized they do all kinds of projects and things to get the kids as well as the parents involved...very impressed.
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