Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School?
329 students attend Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School?
Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School part of?
Sophia-soak Creek Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools.
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