Mason Dixon Elementary

Summary:

Mason Dixon Elementary is a public elementary school in Blacksville, West Virginia, serving 312 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Monongalia County Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 55 districts in the state.

While Mason Dixon Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.04%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science are significantly lower than the Monongalia County Schools district and the state averages. The school struggles to perform well across various student subgroups, particularly for male students, white students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite spending $14,044 per student, which is higher than the state average, the academic outcomes at Mason Dixon Elementary do not reflect this investment.

In contrast, the nearby Skyview Elementary, North Elementary, and Suncrest Elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools district consistently outperform Mason Dixon Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings, despite having more diverse student populations and similar socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that factors beyond just racial makeup and funding may be contributing to the academic success of these schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7041 Mason Dixon Hwy
       Blacksville, WV  26521-8208


(304) 662-6113

District: Monongalia County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,044 Help


Students who attend Mason Dixon Elementary usually attend:

High:    Clay-Battelle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.0%
Two or more races:
0.6%
Hispanic:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason Dixon Elementary ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mason Dixon Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Monongalia County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (99%), two or more races (0.6%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Dixon Elementary is 13.2, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Dixon Elementary is $14,044, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason Dixon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Dixon Elementary 306th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mason Dixon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Monongalia County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monongalia County Schools 5th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason Dixon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.90 231st 420 45.0%
2010 53.67 172nd 427 59.7%
2011 35.32 307th 426 27.9%
2012 44.93 240th 426 43.7%
2013 60.40 134th 428 68.7%
2014 37.56 299th 422 29.1%
2015 50.64 196th 408 52.0%
2016 50.70 204th 402 49.3%
2017 25.03 348th 399 12.8%
2018 29.51 309th 392 21.2%
2019 13.77 370th 383 3.4%
2021 34.82 259th 380 31.8%
2022 28.66 297th 375 20.8%
2023 31.91 279th 368 24.2%
2024 25.37 306th 368 16.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.35 196th 218 10.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.05 95th 98 3.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.13 323rd 377 14.3%
2018 10.47 258th 258 0.0%
2019 22.08 164th 185 11.4%
2023 30.93 145th 180 19.4%
2024 9.28 180th 183 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.18 353rd 382 7.6%
2018 21.40 343rd 368 6.8%
2021 31.84 266th 335 20.6%
2022 19.75 326th 347 6.1%
2023 25.29 289th 333 13.2%
2024 17.80 318th 336 5.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.92 254th 381 33.3%
2018 43.70 218th 366 40.4%
2019 30.85 256th 339 24.5%
2021 34.64 230th 322 28.6%
2022 42.28 192nd 325 40.9%
2023 36.77 216th 317 31.9%
2024 40.65 204th 316 35.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.69 88th 154 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.92 358th 382 6.3%
2018 20.08 332nd 364 8.8%
2019 9.02 335th 338 0.9%
2021 36.48 224th 333 32.7%
2022 19.73 297th 330 10.0%
2023 29.40 261st 322 18.9%
2024 14.60 301st 325 7.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mason Dixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.13 327th 382 14.4%
2018 29.50 302nd 374 19.3%
2019 14.06 358th 373 4.0%
2021 34.61 258th 376 31.4%
2022 26.29 303rd 373 18.8%
2023 30.69 281st 366 23.2%
2024 23.74 311th 367 15.3%
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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 Mason Dixon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 304 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 304 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 297 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 338 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 334 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 366 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 363 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 368 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 368 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 362 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 355 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 357 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 353 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 330 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 321 3 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2010 336 2 2 1 2 0 1 0 344
2011 355 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 362
2012 352 1 1 2 2 0 4 0 362
2013 368 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 375
2014 336 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 342
2015 320 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 326
2016 305 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 312
2017 324 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 330
2018 323 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 327
2019 311 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 320
2020 316 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 321
2021 305 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 308
2022 299 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 305
2023 309 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 312

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 Mason Dixon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 305 20.4 15.0 43.3
1996 305 20.4 15.0 43.3
1997 298 21.9 13.6 41.3
1998 339 24.4 13.9 45.4
1999 335 21.4 15.7 55.8
2000 367 22.7 16.2 55.9
2001 364 23.0 15.8 53
2002 370 22.5 16.4 54.9
2003 370 22.5 16.4 54.9
2004 366 22.5 16.3 54.4
2005 358 23.5 15.2 49.7
2006 363 22.5 16.1 52.1
2007 359 21.5 16.7 50.4
2008 335 23.5 14.3 50.7
2009 329 23.5 14.0 50.8
2010 344 24.5 14.0 57.6
2011 362 27.8 13.0 52.2
2012 362 28.0 12.9 48.3
2013 375 26.0 14.4 46.9
2014 342 26.0 13.1 42.1
2015 326 23.0 14.1 47.5
2016 312 22.0 14.1 56.1
2017 330 21.0 15.7 50.3
2018 327 20.0 16.3 56.6
2019 320 23.0 13.9 60
2020 321 23.0 13.9 59.8
2021 308 23.0 13.3 45.5
2022 305 23.7 12.8 n/a
2023 312 23.5 13.2 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 Mason Dixon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 305 20.4 15.0 43.3
1996 305 20.4 15.0 43.3
1997 298 21.9 13.6 41.3
1998 339 24.4 13.9 45.4
1999 335 21.4 15.7 55.8
2000 367 22.7 16.2 55.9
2001 364 23.0 15.8 53
2002 370 22.5 16.4 54.9
2003 370 22.5 16.4 54.9
2004 366 22.5 16.3 54.4
2005 358 23.5 15.2 49.7
2006 363 22.5 16.1 52.1
2007 359 21.5 16.7 50.4
2008 335 23.5 14.3 50.7
2009 329 23.5 14.0 50.8
2010 344 24.5 14.0 57.6
2011 362 27.8 13.0 52.2
2012 362 28.0 12.9 48.3
2013 375 26.0 14.4 46.9
2014 342 26.0 13.1 42.1
2015 326 23.0 14.1 47.5
2016 312 22.0 14.1 56.1
2017 330 21.0 15.7 50.3
2018 327 20.0 16.3 56.6
2019 320 23.0 13.9 60
2020 321 23.0 13.9 59.8
2021 308 23.0 13.3 45.5
2022 305 23.7 12.8 n/a
2023 312 23.5 13.2 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Dixon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,459 (10.4%) $12,584 (89.6%) $14,044

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Dixon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 279th of 368 Elementary schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Dixon Elementary)32.650
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)65.265.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason Dixon Elementary)25.631.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)56.449.4
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Dixon Elementary)19.523.7
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)55.153.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Dixon Elementary)3923.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)55.653.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Dixon Elementary)27.146.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)49.655.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Dixon Elementary)2534
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)61.359.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mason Dixon Elementary)20.825.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Monongalia County Schools)48.446.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320312
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic81
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White311309
 0.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Mason Dixon Elementary.

Mason Dixon Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.8% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Mason Dixon Elementary are 99% White.

Students who attend Mason Dixon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Clay-Battelle High School


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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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