Summary:
The 26167 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Short Line School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 368 students. The school is part of the Wetzel County Schools district, which is ranked 40 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Short Line School's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from 122 out of 375 elementary schools in the state in 2021-2022 to 280 out of 368 in 2022-2023. The school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 29% to 46.4% in mathematics and English language arts, compared to district averages of 26.3% to 58.9% and state averages of 28.7% to 53.2%. The school's science proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages. However, Short Line School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which is generally considered a positive indicator for student learning.
The data suggests that the community served by Short Line School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch and the school's relatively high spending per student of $19,449. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white, which may indicate a lack of diversity and potentially limited exposure to different cultures and perspectives. These factors, combined with the school's declining performance, suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in curriculum, instruction, and student support to better serve the needs of the community.
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