Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jumping Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Jumping Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Jumping Branch Elementary School's student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
Jumping Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jumping Branch Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Jumping Branch Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Jumping Branch Elementary School?
92 students attend Jumping Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jumping Branch Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jumping Branch Elementary School?
Jumping Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jumping Branch Elementary School offer ?
Jumping Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jumping Branch Elementary School part of?
Jumping Branch Elementary School is part of Summers County Schools.
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