Summary:
The 26038 zip code area is home to two schools - John Marshall High School and Glen Dale Elementary School, both part of the Marshall County Schools district. While John Marshall High School has a larger student population, Glen Dale Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school, consistently ranking among the top 15% of schools in West Virginia.
Glen Dale Elementary demonstrates strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics, English language arts, and science compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.4% of 3rd graders at Glen Dale were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.9% for the district and 53.2% for the state. This consistent excellence has earned Glen Dale Elementary a 5 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two school years.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the data suggests a need to explore ways to promote greater diversity and inclusivity within the district. Additionally, the difference in spending per student between the high school and elementary school, with the high school spending over $1,300 more per student, is an area that warrants further investigation to ensure equitable resource allocation across the district.
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