Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kasson Elementary/middle 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kasson Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kasson Elementary/middle School's student population of 165 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Kasson Elementary/middle 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 Kasson Elementary/middle School is 0.06, 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
#449 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kasson Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Kasson Elementary/middle School is ranked #449 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Kasson Elementary/middle School?
165 students attend Kasson Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kasson Elementary/middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kasson Elementary/middle School?
Kasson Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kasson Elementary/middle School offer ?
Kasson Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kasson Elementary/middle School part of?
Kasson Elementary/middle School is part of Barbour County Board Of Education School District.
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