Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Troy 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% 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 Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Troy Elementary School?
92 students attend Troy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Troy Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy Elementary School?
Troy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Elementary School offer ?
Troy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Troy Elementary School part of?
Troy Elementary School is part of Gilmer County Schools School District.
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