Summary:
The city of Beverly, West Virginia is home to a single public elementary school, Beverly Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. With an enrollment of 240 students, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 96.67% of students identifying as White. However, the academic performance at Beverly Elementary is significantly below state and Randolph County Schools district averages across all grade levels and subject areas tested.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, Beverly Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.6% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to 45.1% in the district and 53.2% statewide. The 5th grade math and science proficiency rates were even lower, at 12.1% and 18.2% respectively, well below the district and state averages.
The low academic performance at Beverly Elementary School raises concerns about the underlying factors contributing to these challenges, such as funding levels, teacher quality, curriculum, or socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. Additionally, the lack of middle and high schools in the Beverly area suggests limited educational options and pathways for students beyond the elementary level, which could further exacerbate the challenges faced by the community and limit opportunities for students.
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