Serving 601 students in grades 3-5, Tomahawk Intermediate 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 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomahawk Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tomahawk Intermediate School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tomahawk Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomahawk Intermediate School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
74%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomahawk Intermediate School's ranking?
Tomahawk Intermediate School is ranked #154 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Tomahawk Intermediate School often compared to?
Tomahawk Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle School Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Tomahawk Intermediate School?
601 students attend Tomahawk Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tomahawk Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomahawk Intermediate School?
Tomahawk Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tomahawk Intermediate School offer ?
Tomahawk Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tomahawk Intermediate School part of?
Tomahawk Intermediate School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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