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#66 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 5% in state

East Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Morgan County · West Liberty, KY

A Morgan County elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7585 Highway 172, West Liberty, KY 41472

  • Math 57% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$14,129
Chronic Absenteeism50.4%

Students at East Valley Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low226/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Liberty), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,773

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$657/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private1–94.5 mi31Compare →
Ezel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–5Not available133Compare →
Morgan Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–5Not available280Compare →
Wrigley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–5Not available282Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Morgan County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$14,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Valley Elementary School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Valley Elementary School

East Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Liberty, KY, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 119 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Valley Elementary School

What grades does East Valley Elementary School serve?

East Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Valley Elementary School?

East Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Valley Elementary School rank in KY?

East Valley Elementary School ranks #66 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is East Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Valley Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, East Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Valley Elementary School?

78.2% of students at East Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.4%
Area population (ZIP 41472)
10,703
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41472; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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