Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burch 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
2%
Black
(15-16)1%
4%
White
(15-16)96%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 33% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Burch Elementary School?
308 students attend Burch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Burch Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burch Elementary School?
Burch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burch Elementary School offer ?
Burch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Burch Elementary School part of?
Burch Elementary School is part of Mingo County Schools.
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