Doddridge County Board of Education: An Overview

Doddridge County Schools is a school district located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the district, covering aspects such as its schools, student demographics, teacher qualifications, test scores, and finances.

District Operations

Doddridge County Schools operates four schools, encompassing preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. The schools are listed in alphabetical order.

Student Demographics

The student body at Doddridge County Schools demonstrates a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds. As of the latest data, the student population is composed of the following:

97.5% White
0.5% Black
0.3% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander
0.4% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native
0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
1.2% Two or more races
0% Race or ethnicity not specified

In terms of gender distribution, 48% of students are female, and 52% are male.

Teachers and Staff

As of the 2023-2024 school year, Doddridge County Schools employed 101.00 full-time classroom teachers. A significant majority, 98.9%, of teachers within Doddridge County Schools are licensed. The district also employs 2 full-time counselors. The student-to-teacher ratio in Doddridge County Schools is 11:1, which is lower than the state average of 14:1.

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Academic Performance

Student proficiency is assessed annually using tests and other standards by state and local education agencies. In Doddridge County Schools, test scores indicate the following proficiency levels:

Elementary Schools: 45% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 43% tested at or above that level for math.
Middle Schools: 48% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 39% tested at or above that level for math.
High Schools: 55% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 28% tested at or above that level for math.

The high school college readiness score is 19.

It is important to note that proficiency measurements are established by the states, and therefore, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states. Additionally, year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable due to changes in state proficiency measurements. Percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer to protect student privacy.