Summary:
The 26205 zip code area in West Virginia is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Nicholas County Schools district. While the schools share a similar demographic makeup, with a predominantly White student population, their academic performance varies significantly, with Richwood High School and Richwood Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in the state.
Richwood High School, the largest of the three schools with 340 students, has the highest percentage of White students at 98.24% and the lowest academic performance, with only 6.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in math and 19.7% in science. In contrast, Gauley River Elementary School has a similar racial makeup but slightly better test scores, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages. Richwood Middle School, the smallest school with 229 students, has a slightly more diverse student population but continues the trend of low academic achievement, with only 7.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in math.
Despite the schools' above-average spending per student, ranging from $11,712 to $12,959, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the data suggests that these factors alone are not enough to address the systemic challenges facing these schools. Targeted interventions and a comprehensive approach to improving instructional practices, resource allocation, and student support may be necessary to help these schools better serve the educational needs of the community.
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