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#20 of 635 schools in WV

Top 3% in state

Arnoldsburg School

Elementary School · Calhoun County Schools · Arnoldsburg, WV

A Calhoun County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

90 Spring Run Rd, Arnoldsburg, WV 25234

  • Math 55% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+8.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$17,049
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Arnoldsburg School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
2019
Math
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Arnoldsburg 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$56,321

Median home value

$133,800

Median rent

$819/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

89.1%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–4Not available160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Calhoun County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arnoldsburg School is listed in CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arnoldsburg School

Arnoldsburg School is a public elementary school in Arnoldsburg, WV, part of Calhoun County Schools, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arnoldsburg School

What grades does Arnoldsburg School serve?

Arnoldsburg School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Arnoldsburg School?

Arnoldsburg School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnoldsburg School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arnoldsburg School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arnoldsburg School rank in WV?

Arnoldsburg School ranks #20 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Arnoldsburg School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arnoldsburg School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Arnoldsburg School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arnoldsburg School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arnoldsburg School a charter school?

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

Is Arnoldsburg School a Title I school?

No, Arnoldsburg School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
156
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
Area population (ZIP 25234)
624
Area median age
43.7
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 25234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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