Summary:
The 25159 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Putnam County Schools district. While the district as a whole is highly ranked, Poca Middle School stands out as the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Poca Elementary and Poca High School have more average rankings and performance compared to their peers.
Poca Middle School's exceptional performance is evident in its significantly higher test scores in math, English language arts, and science compared to the Putnam County and West Virginia state averages. The school spends the most per student at $14,440, which may contribute to its success. In contrast, Poca High School lags behind, with only 16-49% of 11th graders proficient in core subjects, while Poca Elementary has mixed results, with 31-70% proficiency in math and 41-45% proficiency in ELA and science.
The racial makeup of the schools is not very diverse, with white students making up the vast majority of the student populations, ranging from 96.86% to 98.25%. This lack of diversity may be reflective of the local community. The performance gap between Poca Middle School and the other two schools is quite significant, especially in math and science, suggesting a need to investigate the factors driving Poca Middle School's success and explore ways to replicate those practices at the elementary and high school levels.
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