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Shady Spring Elementary School vs. Ghent Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Shady Spring Elementary School
600 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ghent Elementary School
2750 Flat Top Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Ghent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ghent Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
420 students
219 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shady Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ghent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shady Spring Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ghent Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shady Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ghent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shady Spring Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ghent Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#137 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
#81 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shady Spring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ghent Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)
60-64%
(Top 10% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shady Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shady Spring Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ghent Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
20
Kindergarten Students
57
36
Grade 1 Students
66
29
Grade 2 Students
64
36
Grade 3 Students
65
30
Grade 4 Students
61
32
Grade 5 Students
61
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shady Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ghent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shady Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ghent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shady Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% White
95%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shady Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ghent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shady Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ghent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Raleigh County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shady Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ghent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shady Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ghent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shady Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ghent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raleigh County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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