Summary:
The city of West Hamlin, West Virginia has only one public school serving elementary students - West Hamlin Elementary. This school has consistently underperformed academically compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom 10% of West Virginia elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school's student population is highly homogeneous, with 96.78% of students identifying as White, and the school is part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 44th out of 55 school districts in the state.
West Hamlin Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is slightly better than the state average, but this has not translated to improved academic outcomes. The data suggests that the school may be facing broader socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the district's low ranking and the school's high per-student spending, which indicates that funding alone is not the sole factor contributing to the school's performance.
Overall, the analysis of the data for West Hamlin, West Virginia reveals a single, underperforming elementary school that is part of a struggling school district. The lack of diversity in the student population and the consistently low academic performance of the school suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students of West Hamlin Elementary.
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