Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dixie 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
2%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)100%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% WV state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Dixie Elementary School?
41 students attend Dixie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dixie Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dixie Elementary School offer ?
Dixie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dixie Elementary School part of?
Dixie Elementary School is part of Nicholas County Schools School District.
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