Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Elementary 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 was 27% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(15-16)
27%
33%
(14-15)
39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
2%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
4%
White
(15-16)
98%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
536 students attend Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Valley Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Elementary School offer ?
Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Elementary School part of?
Valley Elementary School is part of Preston County Schools.

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