Worthington 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
2%
Black
(19-20)n/a
4%
White
(19-20)92%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Worthington Elementary School?
196 students attend Worthington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Worthington Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Worthington Elementary School offer ?
Worthington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Worthington Elementary School part of?
Worthington Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.
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