Glenwood School (K-8) vs. Mercer Elementary School
Should you attend Glenwood School (K-8) or Mercer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood School (K-8) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 258 students in grades 3-5, Mercer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
3-5
Total Students
614 students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#304 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
-
Grade 1 Students
60
-
Grade 2 Students
65
-
Grade 3 Students
52
92
Grade 4 Students
68
87
Grade 5 Students
65
79
Grade 6 Students
87
-
Grade 7 Students
85
-
Grade 8 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
89%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
12%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%