Summary:
The Logan County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 4th grade, with student populations ranging from 102 to 306. While the district as a whole is ranked 47 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district are performing significantly better than the district and state averages.
Logan Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School both earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in West Virginia, with Logan Elementary ranking 94th and Buffalo Elementary ranking 90th. These schools had the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts compared to the district and state. South Man Elementary School also earned a 4-star rating and ranked 96th in the state, with strong proficiency rates, particularly in 4th grade.
In contrast, some schools within the Logan County Schools district are struggling, with lower proficiency rates and declining performance over time. Schools like Omar Elementary and Justice Elementary School have seen their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings decline in recent years, indicating a need for improvement. The data also suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, as well as the importance of addressing equity and the impact of racial and socioeconomic factors on student achievement.
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