West Taylor Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School
Should you attend West Taylor Elementary School or Simpson Elementary School? 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
West Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Simpson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
262 students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#130 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
70
Kindergarten Students
56
67
Grade 1 Students
41
88
Grade 2 Students
43
74
Grade 3 Students
53
75
Grade 4 Students
36
78
Grade 5 Students
-
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
n/a
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
99%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%