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Fayetteville Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with a student population of 587 that is predominantly White. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of West Virginia elementary schools and receiving 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Fayetteville Pk-8 students have struggled with proficiency in mathematics, English language arts, and science, with most grade levels performing below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15-27% of Fayetteville Pk-8 students were proficient in mathematics, compared to 30-53% statewide. The school has also struggled to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, nearby schools like Ansted Elementary and MT Lookout Elementary School have generally outperformed Fayetteville Pk-8 on academic assessments.
Fayetteville Pk-8 has also experienced a decrease in racial diversity, with the percentage of White students increasing from 94.53% in 2020-2021 to 93.53% in 2022-2023, in contrast to some nearby schools like Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary and Stanaford Elementary School, which have more racially diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching over 52% in 2020-2021, and the student-teacher ratio has increased from 14.4 in 2020-2021 to 15.2 in 2022-2023, suggesting potential challenges in supporting individual student needs.
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