Summary:
The 25186 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Valley Pk-8, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 530 students. The school is part of the Fayette County Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Valley Pk-8 has consistently performed below the Fayette County Schools district and the state of West Virginia in terms of proficiency rates on the West Virginia Assessment, with its 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate at 23.1% compared to 44% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three school years, from 330 out of 375 in 2021-2022 to 333 out of 368 in 2023-2024, indicating that its performance is not improving relative to other elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, with relatively low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may be a concern as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit students academically and socially.
The lack of specific data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to determine the socioeconomic status of the student population, but the school's low academic performance and low statewide ranking may be related to the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community. Further investigation into the root causes of the school's performance and the specific needs of the community would be necessary to develop targeted interventions and support.
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