Blackshere Elementary School vs. Monongah Elementary School
Should you attend Blackshere Elementary School or Monongah Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Blackshere Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Monongah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blackshere Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Monongah Elementary School 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 45-49% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
327 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#129 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
28
Kindergarten Students
58
48
Grade 1 Students
59
41
Grade 2 Students
57
48
Grade 3 Students
46
46
Grade 4 Students
54
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
