Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lew Muckle Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lew Muckle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Muckle Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 25 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
74%
77%
White
1%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lew Muckle Elementary School's ranking?
Lew Muckle Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Lew Muckle Elementary School often compared to?
Lew Muckle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita Gardine, Pearl B. Larsen, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Lew Muckle Elementary School?
339 students attend Lew Muckle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lew Muckle Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lew Muckle Elementary School?
Lew Muckle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lew Muckle Elementary School offer ?
Lew Muckle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lew Muckle Elementary School part of?
Lew Muckle Elementary School is part of Saint Croix School District.
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