Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch River 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 is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Birch River Elementary School's student population of 77 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch River Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch River Elementary School's ranking?
Birch River Elementary School is ranked #532 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Birch River Elementary School?
77 students attend Birch River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Birch River Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch River Elementary School?
Birch River Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birch River Elementary School offer ?
Birch River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch River Elementary School part of?
Birch River Elementary School is part of Nicholas County Schools School District.
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