Excellent
#66 of 635 schools in WV
Top 10% in state
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
Elementary School · Marion County Schools · Barrackville, WV
A Marion County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 150, Barrackville, WV 26559
- Math 55% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barrackville Elementary/middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 49 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barrackville Elementary/middle 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average435/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,182
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Catholic Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Jayenne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| East Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 376 | Compare → |
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.
Marion County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrackville Elementary/middle School is listed in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrackville Elementary/middle School
Barrackville Elementary/middle School is a public elementary school in Barrackville, WV, part of Marion County Schools, serving approximately 346 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrackville Elementary/middle School
What grades does Barrackville Elementary/middle School serve?
Barrackville Elementary/middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barrackville Elementary/middle School?
Barrackville Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrackville Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrackville Elementary/middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrackville Elementary/middle School rank in WV?
Barrackville Elementary/middle School ranks #66 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Barrackville Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrackville Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Barrackville Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrackville Elementary/middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barrackville Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Barrackville Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrackville Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Barrackville Elementary/middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (304) 367-2127
- Area population (ZIP 26559)
- 1,597
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 26559; 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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