Summary:
The city of Miami, West Virginia has only one public elementary school, Sharon Dawes Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Sharon Dawes Elementary School has consistently performed below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 375 out of 375 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 332 out of 368 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The student population at Sharon Dawes Elementary School is overwhelmingly White (97.9%), with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($15,642) compared to the district and state averages, the data suggests that resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.8 is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio, which may also be a contributing factor to the school's struggles. Overall, Sharon Dawes Elementary School appears to be a struggling school that needs to address its academic performance, lack of diversity, and resource allocation in order to provide a high-quality education for its students.
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