Summary:
The city of Paden City, West Virginia is home to two schools - Paden City Elementary School and Paden City High School, both of which serve students in the Wetzel County Schools district. While the elementary school has a relatively high percentage of white students compared to the state average, both schools are underperforming academically, with low SchoolDigger ratings and proficiency rates that lag behind state averages, particularly in math at the high school level.
Paden City Elementary School has 195 students, while Paden City High School has 163 students. The racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, with Paden City Elementary at 91.79% and Paden City High at 97.55%. Both schools spend more per student than the state average, with Paden City Elementary spending $19,905 per student and Paden City High spending $16,725 per student. However, this higher spending has not translated to stronger academic outcomes, as both schools have lower proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science compared to Wetzel County and West Virginia averages.
The data suggests that the schools in Paden City face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and equity, which could benefit from a deeper analysis to understand the root causes and potential interventions. The low SchoolDigger ratings and test scores, particularly the concerning gap in math proficiency at the high school level, indicate a need for additional resources, teacher support, or curriculum improvements to help these schools better serve their students and the Paden City community.
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