Best Public Schools in Pleasant Valley, WV

Summary:

The city of Pleasant Valley, West Virginia is home to a single standout elementary school, Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top 15 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years. This small school of 172 students in grades PK-4 has exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where its 4th grade proficiency rate is over 30 percentage points higher than the state average.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's strong test scores and consistent high rankings are a testament to the quality of education it provides. With a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, the school is able to offer individualized attention to its students, the majority of whom are White. While the school's demographic makeup may warrant further investigation into diversity and inclusion efforts, its exceptional academic outcomes and ample funding of $13,545 per student suggest it is well-equipped to support the educational needs of its community.

As the only school in the Marion County Schools district located in Pleasant Valley, Pleasant Valley Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the region. Its consistent top rankings and exceptional test scores, particularly in mathematics, make it a school worth considering for families seeking a high-performing elementary education option in West Virginia.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)		WV Assessment English Language Arts (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1858 Valley School Rd	Pleasant Valley	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2148	172	13	13.2		159 (92.4%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	77.9	60^th of 368 public elementary schools	83.7%		97.4	4^th of 368 public elementary schools	98.9%	56	57.1	86.1	50.0	75.0	$13,545	$814	$12,730

Cities Near Pleasant Valley

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fairmont	0.32 mi	11	73^rd
Barrackville	1.93 mi	1	18^th
Monongah	3.66 mi	2	95^th
Rivesville	4.04 mi	1	55^th
White Hall	4.17 mi	1	14^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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.