Best Public Schools in Matoaka, WV

Summary:

The city of Matoaka, West Virginia is served by a single elementary school, Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. As the primary educational institution for the Matoaka community, this school plays a vital role in shaping the academic and social experiences of local students.

Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School has exhibited inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 222nd and 279th position among West Virginia elementary schools over the past few years. While some grade levels have exceeded county and state averages in certain subjects, others have lagged behind, suggesting a need for more targeted instructional strategies or resource allocation. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with very low percentages of minority students, which may impact the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the school community.

The school's spending per student of $13,550 in 2018-2019 could be an area of concern, as it's unclear if this level of funding is adequate to support the educational needs of the students. Furthermore, as the sole elementary school serving the Matoaka area, the performance and resources of this institution likely have a significant impact on the educational outcomes and opportunities available to local students, making it a crucial component of the community's educational landscape.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5709 Matoaka Rd	Matoaka	24736	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 467-8282	189	16	11.8		182 (96.3%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	38	245^th of 368 public elementary schools	33.4%		41.3	222^nd of 368 public elementary schools	39.7%	23	45.0	40.9	28.6	35.0	40.9	52.4	28.6	$13,550	$2,937	$10,613

Cities Near Matoaka

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rock	4.29 mi	2	227^th
Spanishburg	7.04 mi	1	94^th
Bluefield	7.38 mi	7	225^th
Princeton	7.61 mi	14	117^th
Bud	10.14 mi	1	54^th

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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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