Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hooverson Heights Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% 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 Kindergarten-4
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Hooverson Heights Primary School?
149 students attend Hooverson Heights Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hooverson Heights Primary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hooverson Heights Primary School?
Hooverson Heights Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hooverson Heights Primary School offer ?
Hooverson Heights Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hooverson Heights Primary School part of?
Hooverson Heights Primary School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.
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