Summary:
The city of Lavalette, West Virginia is home to a single public elementary school, Lavalette Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in certain subjects, it does not appear to be a standout performer in the state of West Virginia, ranking between 182-223 out of 355-368 elementary schools over the past three years.
Lavalette Elementary School's test scores are mixed, with 3rd grade mathematics proficiency at 38.2% (compared to 47.4% district and 53% state averages), 4th grade mathematics proficiency at 54.2% (vs. 54.5% district and 50.3% state), and 5th grade mathematics proficiency at 29.4% (vs. 44.2% district and 42% state). In English Language Arts, the school performs better in 3rd grade (50% proficiency vs. 40.3% district and 44.8% state) but lags in 4th and 5th grades. The school's 5th grade science proficiency of 35.3% is also slightly below the district and state averages.
Despite its relatively low statewide ranking, Lavalette Elementary School does have some positive attributes, such as a student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1, which is relatively low. The school's spending per student of $12,444 is also higher than the national average, though the impact of this funding on student outcomes is unclear. Overall, Wayne County Schools and Lavalette Elementary School appear to be performing at an average level compared to other schools in West Virginia, with room for improvement in certain academic areas.
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