Malden Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School
Should you attend Malden Elementary School or Richmond 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
School
Top Rankings
Malden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Richmond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malden Elementary 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richmond Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
171 students
228 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#279 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
28
Kindergarten Students
27
42
Grade 1 Students
33
22
Grade 2 Students
26
35
Grade 3 Students
12
27
Grade 4 Students
17
41
Grade 5 Students
25
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
7%
18%
% White
76%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
17%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
