Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School serves the west part of the Hambleton, WV school district, covering an area of approximately 282.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is ranked #480 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School?
450 students attend Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School?
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School offer ?
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School part of?
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is part of Tucker County Schools.
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