Serving 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Beech Bottom Primary 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 was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Beech Bottom Primary?
109 students attend Beech Bottom Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Beech Bottom Primary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Bottom Primary?
Beech Bottom Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beech Bottom Primary offer ?
Beech Bottom Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Beech Bottom Primary part of?
Beech Bottom Primary is part of Brooke County Schools.
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