Summary:
The 24844 zip code area has only one school, Iaeger Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 229 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the county and state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science. Additionally, the school has a very low representation of racial and ethnic diversity, with 99.56% of its students being white.
Iaeger Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 307th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 324th out of 375 in 2021-2022. This inconsistency in performance relative to other schools in the state suggests ongoing challenges or inconsistencies in the school's educational quality. The school's high spending per student of $14,720 for the 2018-2019 school year is noteworthy, but it is unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student learning and outcomes.
Overall, the analysis of the single school in the 24844 zip code area indicates that McDowell County Schools may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to the students at Iaeger Elementary School. The school's low academic performance, lack of diversity, and fluctuating statewide ranking suggest the need for further investigation and potential interventions to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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