Weirton Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (13-14)
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(13-14)1%
1%
Black
(13-14)5%
5%
White
(13-14)87%
91%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)7%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
62%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Weirton Heights Elementary School?
420 students attend Weirton Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Weirton Heights Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Weirton Heights Elementary School offer ?
Weirton Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Weirton Heights Elementary School part of?
Weirton Heights Elementary School is part of Hancock County Schools School District.
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