Summary:
The city of Lizemores, West Virginia is home to a single public elementary school, Lizemore Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 105 students. While there are no other schools in the immediate area to compare it to, Lizemore Elementary's performance lags behind the broader Clay County Schools district and the state of West Virginia as a whole.
Lizemore Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments in Math, English Language Arts, and Science range from just 7.7% to 25%, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 283 out of 368 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 360 out of 368 in 2023-2024, indicating its performance is worsening relative to its peers. The school's student population is also predominantly white, with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups.
While Lizemore Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio than the district and state averages, its per-student spending of $10,737 suggests the school may be facing resource constraints that could be impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Lizemore Elementary's academic performance and the challenges it faces in serving its student population effectively.
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