Very Good
#170 of 635 schools in WV
Top 27% in state
Beale Elementary School
Elementary School · Mason County Schools · Gallipolis Ferry, WV
A Mason County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
12897 Huntington Rd, Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
- Math 41% vs WV 45% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beale Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Beale 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low250/100K
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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
$46,237
Median home value
$155,600
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Ohio Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Leon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mason County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beale Elementary School is listed in MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beale Elementary School
Beale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, part of Mason County Schools, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beale Elementary School
What grades does Beale Elementary School serve?
Beale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Beale Elementary School?
Beale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beale Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beale Elementary School rank in WV?
Beale Elementary School ranks #170 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Beale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Beale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beale Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (304) 675-1260
- Area population (ZIP 25515)
- 2,319
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 25515; 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
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