Blackshere Elementary School

Summary:

Blackshere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mannington, West Virginia, serving 333 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Marion County Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Blackshere Elementary School has a predominantly white student population (97.6%), which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools. Academically, the school has struggled, ranking 279 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a decline from previous years, where the school had a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for special education students but struggles with low-income and disabled students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Marion County district, Blackshere Elementary School's academic performance is significantly lower. For example, White Hall Elementary School, located just 10.51 miles away, ranked 9 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating. The high percentage of low-income students at Blackshere Elementary School (ranked 275 out of 336) may be a contributing factor to its academic struggles, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 41 Blackshere Dr.
       Mannington, WV  26582


(304) 986-2707

District: Marion County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,024 Help


Students who attend Blackshere Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mannington Middle School
High:    North Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Compare Details Blackshere Elementary School ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackshere Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackshere Elementary School is $14,024, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blackshere Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackshere Elementary School 279th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Blackshere Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Marion County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County Schools 9th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackshere Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 44.38 259th 420 38.3%
2010 46.89 226th 427 47.1%
2011 48.69 216th 426 49.3%
2012 49.96 200th 426 53.1%
2013 41.88 262nd 428 38.8%
2014 39.87 276th 422 34.6%
2015 29.89 331st 408 18.9%
2016 48.87 215th 402 46.5%
2017 64.36 119th 399 70.2%
2018 31.29 294th 392 25.0%
2019 17.31 356th 383 7.0%
2021 21.93 337th 380 11.3%
2022 39.36 234th 375 37.6%
2023 38.40 243rd 368 34.0%
2024 30.08 279th 368 24.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.38 160th 377 57.6%
2018 33.77 187th 258 27.5%
2023 50.65 85th 180 52.8%
2024 40.80 106th 183 42.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.85 88th 382 77.0%
2018 30.86 298th 368 19.0%
2021 27.15 290th 335 13.4%
2022 41.97 204th 347 41.2%
2023 46.82 176th 333 47.1%
2024 28.73 275th 336 18.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.71 144th 381 62.2%
2018 20.53 338th 366 7.7%
2019 13.64 329th 339 2.9%
2021 33.42 234th 322 27.3%
2022 32.17 239th 325 26.5%
2023 38.62 209th 317 34.1%
2024 43.25 192nd 316 39.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.30 126th 146 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.99 89th 382 76.7%
2018 42.72 213th 364 41.5%
2019 27.00 277th 338 18.0%
2021 19.88 306th 333 8.1%
2022 43.65 176th 330 46.7%
2023 37.88 215th 322 33.2%
2024 22.62 285th 325 12.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.50 31st 156 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Blackshere Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.16 125th 382 67.3%
2018 30.56 294th 374 21.4%
2019 17.51 348th 373 6.7%
2021 23.19 329th 376 12.5%
2022 36.81 244th 373 34.6%
2023 35.56 257th 366 29.8%
2024 26.16 298th 367 18.8%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackshere Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 475 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 421 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 460 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 460 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 485 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 478 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 509 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2000 516 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 526 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 451 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 451 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 433 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 432 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 445 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 435 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 427 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 425 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 397 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 400
2011 410 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 416
2012 398 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 408
2013 400 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 408
2014 385 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 395
2015 380 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 390
2016 376 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 389
2017 346 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 356
2018 335 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 345
2019 345 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 349
2020 342 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 346
2021 316 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 323
2022 333 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 339
2023 325 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 333
2024 314 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackshere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 479 27.5 17.4 50.9
1994 429 28.0 15.3 55.9
1995 469 33.0 14.2 59.5
1996 469 33.0 14.2 59.5
1997 491 33.0 14.9 58.9
1998 486 35.0 13.9 57.2
1999 515 35.0 14.7 62.9
2000 520 37.0 14.1 62.1
2001 531 39.0 13.6 60.6
2002 454 38.0 11.9 57.3
2003 454 38.0 11.9 57.3
2004 434 36.0 12.1 60.6
2005 432 33.0 13.1 61.8
2006 446 34.0 13.1 60.1
2007 437 32.0 13.7 62.2
2008 431 34.0 12.7 64
2009 427 35.0 12.2 59
2010 400 33.0 12.1 63.5
2011 416 30.9 13.4 61.5
2012 408 31.0 13.1 61.3
2013 408 30.0 13.6 59.6
2014 395 28.0 14.1 62.3
2015 390 31.0 12.5 61.5
2016 389 30.0 12.9 65
2017 356 26.0 13.6 55.3
2018 345 30.0 11.5 63.8
2019 349 26.0 13.4 61.3
2020 346 29.0 11.9 61.8
2021 323 27.0 11.9 57.3
2022 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2023 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
2024 327 24.0 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blackshere Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 479 27.5 17.4 50.9
1994 429 28.0 15.3 55.9
1995 469 33.0 14.2 59.5
1996 469 33.0 14.2 59.5
1997 491 33.0 14.9 58.9
1998 486 35.0 13.9 57.2
1999 515 35.0 14.7 62.9
2000 520 37.0 14.1 62.1
2001 531 39.0 13.6 60.6
2002 454 38.0 11.9 57.3
2003 454 38.0 11.9 57.3
2004 434 36.0 12.1 60.6
2005 432 33.0 13.1 61.8
2006 446 34.0 13.1 60.1
2007 437 32.0 13.7 62.2
2008 431 34.0 12.7 64
2009 427 35.0 12.2 59
2010 400 33.0 12.1 63.5
2011 416 30.9 13.4 61.5
2012 408 31.0 13.1 61.3
2013 408 30.0 13.6 59.6
2014 395 28.0 14.1 62.3
2015 390 31.0 12.5 61.5
2016 389 30.0 12.9 65
2017 356 26.0 13.6 55.3
2018 345 30.0 11.5 63.8
2019 349 26.0 13.4 61.3
2020 346 29.0 11.9 61.8
2021 323 27.0 11.9 57.3
2022 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2023 333 23.0 14.4 n/a
2024 327 24.0 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackshere Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,553 (11.1%) $12,471 (88.9%) $14,024

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackshere Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 368 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackshere Elementary School)34.738.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County Schools)55.651.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackshere Elementary School)32.726.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County Schools)50.841.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackshere Elementary School)32.840.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County Schools)54.155.1
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackshere Elementary School)31.353.2
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County Schools)52.153.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349333
 4.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White345325
 5.8%
Two or More Races26
 200%


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Students at Blackshere Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Blackshere Elementary School.

Students who attend Blackshere Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mannington Middle School
High : North Marion High School

Blackshere Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of West Virginia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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