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Warwood School vs. Ritchie Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Warwood School
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ritchie Elementary School
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Ritchie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Warwood School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ritchie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
497 students
305 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Warwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ritchie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Warwood School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ritchie Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Warwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ritchie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Warwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ohio 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

#330 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#20 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Warwood 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 Ritchie Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in WV)
70-74%
(Top 5% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Warwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ohio County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Warwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ohio 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)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Warwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ohio 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 Warwood School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ritchie Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
33
Kindergarten Students
45
44
Grade 1 Students
47
48
Grade 2 Students
49
47
Grade 3 Students
49
48
Grade 4 Students
39
44
Grade 5 Students
52
41
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
59
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Warwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ritchie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Warwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ritchie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Warwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ohio 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 Black at Ritchie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Warwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ohio 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
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Warwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ohio County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Warwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ohio 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
42%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Warwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ohio 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
5%
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Warwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ohio 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 Ritchie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ohio County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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