Mercer Elementary School vs. Glenwood School (K-8)
Should you attend Mercer Elementary School or Glenwood School (K-8)? 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
Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
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 12% (majority Black).
Serving 620 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-8
Total Students
258 students
620 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#124 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
73
Grade 2 Students
-
50
Grade 3 Students
84
70
Grade 4 Students
83
57
Grade 5 Students
91
80
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
6%
4%
% White
80%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
