Mount Hope 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
2%
Black
(19-20)14%
4%
White
(19-20)76%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
48%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Mount Hope Elementary School?
328 students attend Mount Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mount Hope Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mount Hope Elementary School offer ?
Mount Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Hope Elementary School part of?
Mount Hope Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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