Raleigh County School District
- 105 ADAIR ST
- BECKLEY, WV 25801
- (304) 256-4500
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82.1% | 77.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,558 | $10,109 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Number of Schools | 30 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,316 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 862 | - |
District Test Scores
WESTEST2 - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.4% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.4% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 44.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.6% | 40.5% | |
| 2009 | 47.4% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.1% | 36.2% | |
| 2009 | 42.9% | - | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.9% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.2% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.5% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.5% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.2% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.2% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.9% | - | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.5% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.1% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.9% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.1% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.3% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.2% | - | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.6% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.6% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.1% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.2% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.2% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.6% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.9% | 34.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.1% | - | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.7% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.5% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.5% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.7% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.7% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.4% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.3% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.5% | - | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.6% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.9% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.2% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.7% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.4% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.8% | - | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.2% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.3% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.4% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.7% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.3% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.2% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.2% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.9% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.8% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.9% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.1% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.8% | - | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.4% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | - | |
| Reading / Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.2% | 36.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.1% | - | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.2% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | - | |
Source: WV Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,316 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 667 |
| Kindergarten Students | 901 |
| 1st Grade Students | 931 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,003 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 908 |
| 4th Grade Students | 953 |
| 5th Grade Students | 856 |
| 6th Grade Students | 941 |
| 7th Grade Students | 877 |
| 8th Grade Students | 836 |
| 9th Grade Students | 909 |
| 10th Grade Students | 880 |
| 11th Grade Students | 831 |
| 12th Grade Students | 847 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 98 |
| Hispanic | 74 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,229 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 10,833 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,361 |
| Female | 5,979 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 862 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 45 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 359 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 444 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 122 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 28 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 31 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 19 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 523 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 30 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 38 |
| School Administrators | 42 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 47 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 346 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $123,919,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $38,775,000 | 31.3% |
| Property Tax | $36,126,000 | 29.2% |
| Other School Systems | $29,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $157,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $943,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $63,000 | 0.05% |
| Sale of Property | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,224,000 | 1.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $133,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $79,000 | 0.06% |
| Total State Revenues | $73,486,000 | 59.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $44,702,000 | 36.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $248,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $125,000 | 0.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $146,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $76,000 | 0.06% |
| Transportation Programs | $890,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $17,259,000 | 13.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $10,040,000 | 8.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,658,000 | 9.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,795,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,596,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $5,246,000 | 4.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $116,158,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $67,680,000 | 58.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $41,687,000 | 35.9% |
| Student Support | $5,352,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,203,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $2,717,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $5,871,000 | 4.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,106,000 | 9.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $9,886,000 | 8.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,552,000 | 1.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,791,000 | 5.8% |
| Food Services | $6,791,000 | 5.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 82.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 739 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 139 | 4.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Raleigh County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 30
- Students: 12,316
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 862
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| ACADEMY OF CAREERS AND TECHNOLOGY | ||||
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| BECKLEY / STRATTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
401 Gray Flats Rd
Beckley, WV Public | 6-8 | 669 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| BECKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
399 Gray Flats Rd
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 402 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
210 Bradley School Rd
Mount Hope, WV Public | PK-5 | 485 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| CLEAR FORK DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4851 Clear Fork Rd
Clear Fork, WV Public | PK-5 | 174 | 14.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Independence Rd
Coal City, WV Public | PK-5 | 321 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| CRAB ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1404 Robert C. Byrd Dr
Crab Orchard, WV Public | PK-5 | 290 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| CRANBERRY-PROSPERITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 319 | 16.8 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CRESCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 313 | 16.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DANIELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
351 4h Lake Rd
Daniels, WV Public | PK-5 | 630 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
772 Bolt Rd
Fairdale, WV Public | PK-5 | 490 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| GHENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2750 Flat Top Rd
Ghent, WV Public | PK-5 | 201 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
412 Old Mill Rd
Macarthur, WV Public | PK-5 | 260 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
850 Independence Rd
Coal City, WV Public | 9-12 | 709 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV Public | 6-8 | 548 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1970 Lester Hwy Rt. 54
Lester, WV Public | PK-5 | 160 | 14.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1700 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV Public | 9-12 | 555 | 14.4 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MABSCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Dogwood Ln
Mabscott, WV Public | PK-5 | 264 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| MARSH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8801 Coal River Rd
Sundial, WV Public | PK-5 | 226 | 16.7 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAXWELL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 233 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV Public | 6-8 | 393 | 12.1 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| RALEIGH-BOONE TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
11823 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SHADY SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
600 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV Public | PK-5 | 584 | 19.8 | Review This School |
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| SHADY SPRING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV Public | 9-12 | 816 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| SHADY SPRING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV Public | 6-8 | 609 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| SOPHIA SOAK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Mills St
Sophia, WV Public | PK-5 | 289 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
950 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 299 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1129 South Fayette St
Beckley, WV Public | PK-5 | 279 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| TRAP HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
665 Coal River Rd
Surveyor, WV Public | 6-8 | 435 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
400 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,387 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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