Serving 22 students in grades 3-5, John J. Cornwell ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
John J. Cornwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
91%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J. Cornwell's ranking?
John J. Cornwell is ranked #124 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend John J. Cornwell?
22 students attend John J. Cornwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John J. Cornwell students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Cornwell?
John J. Cornwell has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does John J. Cornwell offer ?
John J. Cornwell offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J. Cornwell part of?
John J. Cornwell is part of Hampshire County Schools School District.
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