Summary:
The 26159 zip code area is home to two schools - Paden City Elementary School and Paden City High School. While the schools have relatively small student populations and low student-teacher ratios, they face challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in mathematics.
Paden City Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of white students (91.79%), which is significantly above the state average. However, both Paden City Elementary and High School perform below the Wetzel County Schools district and West Virginia state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science proficiency. This is especially evident in Paden City High School's 11th grade mathematics proficiency rate of only 4.8%, which is well below the district and state benchmarks.
The data also reveals that Paden City Elementary spends more per student ($19,905) compared to Paden City High School ($16,725), which is an unusual finding given that secondary education typically requires higher costs. While the small student-teacher ratios at both schools could be a positive factor, the low test scores suggest that this smaller ratio is not translating to improved academic outcomes for students. Overall, the schools in this zip code area face challenges in terms of student performance and equity, and further investigation would be needed to develop effective strategies for improvement.
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