Summary:
The 26134 zip code area is home to two schools - Pleasants County Middle School and Belmont Elementary School, both part of the Pleasants County Schools district. While the middle school's overall performance is in the middle of the pack, Belmont Elementary stands out with its exceptional 3rd-grade math proficiency rates, significantly exceeding the state average. However, the district as a whole appears to have a lack of racial diversity, with both schools serving predominantly white student populations.
Belmont Elementary's strong academic performance, particularly in 3rd-grade math, is a bright spot in the district. With 66.7% of its 3rd-graders proficient in math, the school outpaces the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Belmont's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 52.6% also surpasses the state average. In contrast, Pleasants County Middle School's math and ELA proficiency rates are generally below the state averages, suggesting a potential performance gap between the elementary and middle school levels.
The data also reveals a significant difference in per-student spending between the two schools, with Belmont Elementary spending $1,249 more per student than Pleasants County Middle School. This funding allocation may contribute to the observed performance gap and is an area worth further investigation. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity in both schools, with over 96% of students being white, raises concerns about equity and the educational opportunities available to underrepresented groups within the district.
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