Summary:
The 24801 zip code area is home to two schools - Mount View High School and Welch Elementary School, both of which serve students in the McDowell County Schools district. Unfortunately, these schools have consistently ranked among the lowest-performing in West Virginia, with Mount View High School ranked 111 out of 112 high schools and Welch Elementary School ranked 362 out of 368 elementary schools.
Both schools struggle with significantly lower test scores compared to the state and county averages across all subject areas. For example, only 7.1% of 11th-grade students at Mount View High School were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 17.9%. Similarly, only 9.4% of 5th-grade students at Welch Elementary School were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 32.3%. These low academic outcomes suggest that the schools may be serving communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at both schools, the resources do not seem to be translating into improved academic performance. Additionally, the schools have a majority White student population with a significant percentage of African American students, which may indicate the need to examine potential equity and access issues within the education system. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.
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