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#600 of 635 schools in WV
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV
A Berkeley County Schools elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
726 Hack Wilson Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkeley Heights Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Berkeley Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$49,157
Median home value
$221,500
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Winchester Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Burke Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Rosemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 1.3 mi | 418 | 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.
Berkeley County Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #31 of 31
- District spending per student
- $12,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkeley Heights Elementary School
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 700 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkeley Heights Elementary School
What grades does Berkeley Heights Elementary School serve?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Heights Elementary School rank in WV?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School ranks #600 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Berkeley Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Heights Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Berkeley Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Berkeley Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkeley Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (304) 263-3520
- Area population (ZIP 25401)
- 15,661
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 25401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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