Kermit Pre K8

300 Blue Devil Lane
Kermit, WV 25674
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kermit Pre K8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kermit Pre K8's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Kermit Pre K8 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 Kermit Pre K8 is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#155 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kermit Pre K8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Kermit Pre K8 and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kermit Pre K8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kermit Pre K8's ranking?
Kermit Pre K8 is ranked #155 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Kermit Pre K8?
309 students attend Kermit Pre K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kermit Pre K8 students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kermit Pre K8?
Kermit Pre K8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kermit Pre K8 offer ?
Kermit Pre K8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kermit Pre K8 part of?
Kermit Pre K8 is part of Mingo County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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