Center McMechen Elementary School

Summary:

Center McMechen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 197 students in grades PK-5 in McMechen, West Virginia. The school is part of the Marshall County Schools district, which is ranked 20 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Center McMechen has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of White students (86.29%) and students of two or more races (8.12%) compared to the surrounding schools in the area. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, but its rating has improved, going from 2 stars out of 5 in 2017-2018 to 4 stars out of 5 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. Center McMechen has performed particularly well with its special education and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools in the last three school years.

Academically, Center McMechen's performance is mixed compared to the state and district averages. In some grade levels and subjects, the school outperforms the state and district, such as 4th grade math and 4th grade English Language Arts. However, in other areas, such as 3rd grade math and 5th grade science, the school lags behind. Despite this, Center McMechen has a higher spending per student ($16,172 in 2018-2019) and a lower student-teacher ratio (ranging from 9:1 to 10.2:1) compared to the nearby Ohio County Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Marshall St
       McMechen, WV  26040-1047


(304) 232-6530

District: Marshall County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,172 Help


Students who attend Center McMechen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sherrard Middle School
High:    John Marshall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Two or more races:
11.2%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center McMechen Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center McMechen Elementary School is 8.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center McMechen Elementary School is $16,172, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Marshall County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center McMechen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center McMechen Elementary School 115th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Center McMechen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marshall County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County Schools 20th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center McMechen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 19.53 390th 420 7.1%
2010 19.08 402nd 427 5.9%
2011 25.78 363rd 426 14.8%
2012 35.41 313th 426 26.5%
2013 34.84 312th 428 27.1%
2014 52.91 173rd 422 59.0%
2015 64.97 97th 408 76.2%
2016 56.97 158th 402 60.7%
2017 51.16 198th 399 50.4%
2018 42.27 229th 392 41.6%
2019 36.58 258th 383 32.6%
2021 56.07 136th 380 64.2%
2022 63.84 107th 375 71.5%
2023 66.23 103rd 368 72.0%
2024 62.53 115th 368 68.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.61 148th 218 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.03 60th 377 84.1%
2018 86.03 14th 258 94.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.10 150th 382 60.7%
2018 66.06 86th 368 76.6%
2021 56.21 109th 335 67.5%
2022 67.36 67th 347 80.7%
2023 74.62 47th 333 85.9%
2024 64.50 79th 336 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.43 186th 381 51.2%
2018 29.07 299th 366 18.3%
2019 28.54 271st 339 20.1%
2021 43.76 172nd 322 46.6%
2022 42.03 193rd 325 40.6%
2023 67.74 74th 317 76.7%
2024 57.08 119th 316 62.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.06 188th 382 50.8%
2018 53.90 161st 364 55.8%
2019 47.53 173rd 338 48.8%
2021 66.04 82nd 333 75.4%
2022 72.44 59th 330 82.1%
2023 50.17 146th 322 54.7%
2024 42.83 194th 325 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.35 156th 187 16.6%
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Rank History for White students at Center McMechen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.07 178th 382 53.4%
2018 45.44 206th 374 44.9%
2019 34.37 267th 373 28.4%
2021 54.03 142nd 376 62.2%
2022 61.50 117th 373 68.6%
2023 63.67 113th 366 69.1%
2024 59.41 130th 367 64.6%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Center McMechen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 209 209
1990 233 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1991 298 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 259 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 248 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 247 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 247 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 281 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 275 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 275 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 260 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 265 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 224 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 224 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 222 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 224 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2006 229 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 244 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2008 240 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 224 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 224 7 0 8 0 0 0 0 239
2011 212 3 0 10 0 0 3 0 228
2012 209 4 0 8 1 0 6 0 228
2013 201 4 0 6 0 0 9 0 220
2014 201 6 0 8 0 0 10 0 225
2015 203 4 0 4 0 0 16 0 227
2016 221 3 1 3 0 0 21 0 249
2017 223 4 0 2 0 0 21 0 250
2018 220 6 0 1 0 0 22 0 249
2019 192 3 0 5 0 0 27 0 227
2020 185 4 0 4 0 0 24 0 217
2021 175 6 0 3 0 0 20 0 204
2022 166 4 0 2 0 0 17 0 189
2023 170 7 0 4 0 0 16 0 197
2024 136 2 1 4 0 0 18 0 161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center McMechen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 209 16.5 12.6 n/a
1990 235 17.5 13.4 20
1991 301 20.0 15.0 31.9
1992 273 17.5 15.6 36.3
1993 261 16.0 16.3 42.5
1994 249 18.1 13.8 38.6
1995 249 17.8 14.0 48.2
1996 249 17.8 14.0 48.2
1997 284 18.9 15.0 50
1998 277 16.3 17.0 50.2
1999 279 18.0 15.5 59.9
2000 269 19.5 13.8 60.2
2001 275 19.8 13.9 60.7
2002 237 16.6 14.3 62.9
2003 237 16.6 14.3 62.9
2004 232 16.6 14.0 65.9
2005 226 16.1 14.0 66.8
2006 232 14.1 16.5 66.4
2007 251 15.1 16.6 70.5
2008 249 15.6 16.0 71.9
2009 230 15.1 15.2 73
2010 239 15.0 15.9 74.9
2011 228 17.7 12.8 70.2
2012 228 18.3 12.4 78.1
2013 220 18.0 12.1 78.2
2014 225 18.4 12.1 n/a
2015 227 19.0 11.9 51.1
2016 249 20.0 12.4 58.6
2017 250 21.3 11.7 50.4
2018 249 20.8 11.9 77.9
2019 227 20.2 11.2 64.8
2020 217 19.6 11.0 67.7
2021 204 20.0 10.2 63.7
2022 189 18.8 10.0 n/a
2023 197 21.8 9.0 n/a
2024 161 19.0 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center McMechen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 209 16.5 12.6 n/a
1990 235 17.5 13.4 20
1991 301 20.0 15.0 31.9
1992 273 17.5 15.6 36.3
1993 261 16.0 16.3 42.5
1994 249 18.1 13.8 38.6
1995 249 17.8 14.0 48.2
1996 249 17.8 14.0 48.2
1997 284 18.9 15.0 50
1998 277 16.3 17.0 50.2
1999 279 18.0 15.5 59.9
2000 269 19.5 13.8 60.2
2001 275 19.8 13.9 60.7
2002 237 16.6 14.3 62.9
2003 237 16.6 14.3 62.9
2004 232 16.6 14.0 65.9
2005 226 16.1 14.0 66.8
2006 232 14.1 16.5 66.4
2007 251 15.1 16.6 70.5
2008 249 15.6 16.0 71.9
2009 230 15.1 15.2 73
2010 239 15.0 15.9 74.9
2011 228 17.7 12.8 70.2
2012 228 18.3 12.4 78.1
2013 220 18.0 12.1 78.2
2014 225 18.4 12.1 n/a
2015 227 19.0 11.9 51.1
2016 249 20.0 12.4 58.6
2017 250 21.3 11.7 50.4
2018 249 20.8 11.9 77.9
2019 227 20.2 11.2 64.8
2020 217 19.6 11.0 67.7
2021 204 20.0 10.2 63.7
2022 189 18.8 10.0 n/a
2023 197 21.8 9.0 n/a
2024 161 19.0 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center McMechen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,943 (12.0%) $14,229 (88.0%) $16,172

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center McMechen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 368 Elementary schools
 39.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center McMechen Elementary School)55.661.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)60.363.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center McMechen Elementary School)61.166.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)52.347.2
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center McMechen Elementary School)27.371.4
 44.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)40.648.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center McMechen Elementary School)39.471.4
 32%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)46.149.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center McMechen Elementary School)23.318.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)31.427.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center McMechen Elementary School)43.343.3
 0%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)41.540.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Center McMechen Elementary School)23.331
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Marshall County Schools)25.925.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students227197
 13.2%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White192170
 11.5%
Two or More Races2716
 40.7%


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Students who attend Center McMechen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sherrard Middle School
High : John Marshall High School

Students at Center McMechen Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Center McMechen Elementary School.

Center McMechen Elementary School ranks 115th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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