New Creek Primary School

85 New Creek School Road
New Creek, WV 26743
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Bottom 50%
Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Creek Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Creek Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

New Creek Primary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

New Creek Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Creek Primary School is 0.08, 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)
#474 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Creek Primary School 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.
20-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Creek Primary School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
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2%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
96%
89%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of New Creek Primary School 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
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Creek Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Creek Primary School's ranking?
New Creek Primary School is ranked #474 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend New Creek Primary School?
108 students attend New Creek Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Creek Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Creek Primary School?
New Creek Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Creek Primary School offer ?
New Creek Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Creek Primary School part of?
New Creek Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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