Valley Pk-8

Summary:

Valley Pk-8 is an elementary school located in Smithers, West Virginia, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 530. The school is part of the Fayette County Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Pk-8 consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency was 23.1% compared to the state average of 53.2% and the Fayette County Schools district average of 44%. The school also ranks in the bottom third of West Virginia elementary schools for most student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools like Fayetteville Pk-8 and other districts like Kanawha County Schools, Valley Pk-8 consistently underperforms in academic proficiency.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (around 60% free/reduced lunch recipients) at Valley Pk-8 may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's low ranking and declining performance, coupled with its district's low ranking and rating, suggest potential challenges in staffing, resources, and overall support for the school. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Valley Pk-8.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186

(304) 442-8284

District: Fayette County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

African American:

6.8%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Pk-8 ranks worse than 90.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Valley Pk-8 ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.91. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Pk-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Pk-8 333^rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Valley Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Valley Pk-8 155^th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Valley Pk-8 in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County Schools 43^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Pk-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	20.66	342^nd	380	10.0%
2022	21.25	330^th	375	12.0%
2023	25.31	305^th	368	17.1%
2024	18.91	333^rd	368	9.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.59	103^rd	180	42.8%
2024	32.35	136^th	183	25.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	26.81	292^nd	335	12.8%
2022	27.07	298^th	347	14.1%
2023	30.66	255^th	333	23.4%
2024	29.43	271^st	336	19.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	26.27	269^th	322	16.5%
2022	25.07	271^st	325	16.6%
2023	28.14	255^th	317	19.6%
2024	29.05	253^rd	316	19.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	17.90	312^th	333	6.3%
2022	19.77	296^th	330	10.3%
2023	25.33	274^th	322	14.9%
2024	13.01	307^th	325	5.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	23.88	327^th	376	13.0%
2022	25.78	308^th	373	17.4%
2023	29.07	291^st	366	20.5%
2024	21.30	322^nd	367	12.3%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	10.20	170^th	171	0.6%
2022	7.67	168^th	169	0.6%
2023	6.59	167^th	168	0.6%
2024	17.91	155^th	169	8.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.84	130^th	132	1.5%
2024	17.22	123^rd	128	3.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	18.50	157^th	164	4.3%
2022	10.01	161^st	162	0.6%
2023	11.99	161^st	162	0.6%
2024	28.56	133^rd	164	18.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	11.54	158^th	162	2.5%
2022	10.32	161^st	164	1.8%
2023	10.09	154^th	158	2.5%
2024	28.49	127^th	158	19.6%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.92	125^th	129	3.1%
2022	15.82	127^th	131	3.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	13.54	160^th	164	2.4%
2022	9.39	159^th	161	1.2%
2023	4.93	158^th	158	0.0%
2024	10.43	162^nd	165	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Valley Pk-8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2021	10.82	169^th	170	0.6%
2022	8.68	167^th	168	0.6%
2023	8.49	166^th	168	1.2%
2024	21.45	148^th	169	12.4%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	442	41	2	0	35	520
2021	390	32	2	1	32	457
2022	439	31	3	2	39	514
2023	453	33	5	2	37	530
2024	450	36	4	3	34	527

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Pk-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	520	37.0	14.0	n/a
2021	457	36.0	12.6	60.6
2022	514	36.0	14.2	n/a
2023	530	35.0	15.1	n/a
2024	527	36.0	14.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Pk-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	520	37.0	14.0	n/a
2021	457	36.0	12.6	60.6
2022	514	36.0	14.2	n/a
2023	530	35.0	15.1	n/a
2024	527	36.0	14.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Greyhound Lane	Smithers	25186	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 442-8284	527	36	14.6		450 (85.4%)	36 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	18.9	333^rd of 368 public elementary schools	9.5%		25.3	305^th of 368 public elementary schools	17.1%	28	23.1	24.1	36.2	13.5	16.3	18.2	28.9	37.0	21.3	32.7	19.1	32.6	25.5	18.6
Pratt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Center and Stark Street	Pratt	25162	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 949-4838	147	14	10.5		130 (88.4%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	15.8	341^st of 368 public elementary schools	7.3%		6.2	367^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.3%	26	50.0	11.1	0.0				37.5	27.8	22.2				16.7		$13,629	$2,646	$10,984
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 John Street	Cedar Grove	25039	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 949-1642	163	15	10.8		149 (91.4%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	47.7	184^th of 368 public elementary schools	50.0%		49.5	178^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.6%	6	52.9	42.9	54.3				47.1	42.9	42.9				22.9		$13,088	$2,227	$10,861
Sharon Dawes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5118 Cabin Creek Rd	Miami	25134	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 595-3323	151	12	12.5		146 (96.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	19.6	332^nd of 368 public elementary schools	9.8%		17	336^th of 368 public elementary schools	8.7%	4	50.0	36.4	30.8				36.4	18.2	7.7				7.7		$15,642	$2,791	$12,850
Midland Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Ferry St	Diamond	25015	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 949-1823	164	15	10.9		155 (94.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	80.9	49^th of 368 public elementary schools	86.7%		65.3	108^th of 368 public elementary schools	70.7%	59	79.0	50.0	63.3				68.4	53.6	60.0				46.7		$13,148	$1,988	$11,160
Chesapeake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13620 Maccorkle Ave	Chesapeake	25315	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 949-1121	118	13	9.0		110 (93.2%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	39.5	237^th of 368 public elementary schools	35.6%		57.3	136^th of 368 public elementary schools	63.0%	101	23.1	36.4	55.6				30.8	36.4	44.4				38.9		$15,327	$2,363	$12,964
Ansted Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School St	Ansted	25812	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 658-5961	195	11	17.4		188 (96.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	43.9	213^th of 368 public elementary schools	42.1%		58.2	134^th of 368 public elementary schools	63.6%	79	45.5	25.9	56.3				51.5	29.6	53.1				25.0		$13,490	$1,774	$11,716
Lizemore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Lizemore Lion Road	Lizemores	25125	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 587-4823	88	10	8.8		85 (96.6%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	10.4	360^th of 368 public elementary schools	2.2%		31.3	283^rd of 368 public elementary schools	23.1%	77		25.0	23.1					25.0	7.7				15.4		$10,737	$2,030	$8,707
Belle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E 6th St	Belle	25015	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 949-2612	278	20	14.2		251 (90.3%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	33.1	267^th of 368 public elementary schools	27.4%		50.5	172^nd of 368 public elementary schools	53.3%	95	51.2	62.2	19.5				39.0	48.7	14.6				7.3		$11,955	$1,291	$10,664
Fayetteville Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	515 W Maple Ave	Fayetteville	25840	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 574-0560	558	38	14.6		519 (93.0%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	36.4	250^th of 368 public elementary schools	32.1%		26.6	300^th of 368 public elementary schools	18.5%	50	54.4	27.3	15.4	17.7	20.7	20.6	50.0	45.5	41.5	33.9	25.9	36.5	36.9	23.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Pk-8

What is the racial makeup of Valley Pk-8?

Students at Valley Pk-8 are 85% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Valley Pk-8 a good school?

Valley Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 9.5% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What district is Valley Pk-8 in?

Fayette County Schools

How many students attend Valley Pk-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Valley Pk-8.

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