Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Creek Primary 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Creek Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Creek Primary School's student population of 97 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
New Creek Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Creek Primary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Creek Primary School's ranking?
New Creek Primary School is ranked #474 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend New Creek Primary School?
97 students attend New Creek Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Creek Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Creek Primary School?
New Creek Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Creek Primary School offer ?
New Creek Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Creek Primary School part of?
New Creek Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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