Summary:
The city of Prichard, West Virginia has only one public elementary school, Prichard Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district.
Based on the available data, Prichard Elementary School does not appear to be a standout performer in the state. While the school has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 4th grade math and 5th grade science, it generally underperforms compared to the county and state averages on most academic measures. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating, indicating its performance is trending downward relative to other elementary schools in West Virginia.
Prichard Elementary School's test scores show mixed results, with proficiency rates below the county and state averages in 3rd grade math and ELA, as well as 5th grade math and ELA. However, the school does outperform the county and state in 4th grade math and 5th grade science. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is relatively low, but this smaller class size does not seem to be translating into significantly better academic outcomes for students. Without information on the school's free/reduced lunch rate, it's difficult to assess the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing its performance.
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