Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood School (K-8) 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 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Glenwood School (K-8)'s student population of 600 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood School (K-8) is 0.20, 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
#141 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
89%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 is Glenwood School (K-8)'s ranking?
Glenwood School (K-8) is ranked #141 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Glenwood School (K-8) often compared to?
Glenwood School (K-8)is often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Elementary School, Princeton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Glenwood School (K-8)?
600 students attend Glenwood School (K-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Glenwood School (K-8) students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood School (K-8) offer ?
Glenwood School (K-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood School (K-8) part of?
Glenwood School (K-8) is part of Mercer County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 3/26/2020
Most piece of Removed school ever. Their bathrooms are rotting. Teachers bully students. Every student gets bullied. The principal and dean of students is the most rotted mother Removed in the world. THE BUILDING IS FALLING APART. The lunches are Removed. Yet they say that students exceed in their school when they don't.
2 10/26/2016
This school does allow bulling, ask a child who is being bullied over and over. All they do is talk to them, if they even do that much.
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