Wright Denny Intermediate School vs. South Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Wright Denny Intermediate School or South Jefferson 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
Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades 3-5, Wright Denny Intermediate 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 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Jefferson 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 41% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
448 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#278 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
-
65
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
107
61
Grade 4 Students
116
75
Grade 5 Students
114
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
63%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
