Dorcas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students (12-13)
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
1%
Black
(12-13)2%
5%
White
(12-13)98%
91%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
How many students attend Dorcas Elementary School?
46 students attend Dorcas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dorcas Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Dorcas Elementary School offer ?
Dorcas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Dorcas Elementary School part of?
Dorcas Elementary School is part of Grant County Schools School District.
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