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
This chart displays total students of Valley Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Valley Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(15-16)
27%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(14-15)
39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
4%
White
(15-16)
98%
90%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
48%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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 School District.

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