Excellent
#65 of 635 schools in WV
Top 10% in state
Blackshere Elementary School
Elementary School · Marion County Schools · Mannington, WV
A Marion County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
41 Blackshere Dr., Mannington, WV 26582
- Math 53% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackshere Elementary School score 49% 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 27 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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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Where Blackshere 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$48,462
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrackville Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 346 | Compare → |
| Jayenne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 312 | Compare → |
| Monongah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 185 | 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.
Marion County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Blackshere Elementary School is listed in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackshere Elementary School
Blackshere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mannington, WV, part of Marion County Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackshere Elementary School
What grades does Blackshere Elementary School serve?
Blackshere Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Blackshere Elementary School?
Blackshere Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackshere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackshere Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackshere Elementary School rank in WV?
Blackshere Elementary School ranks #65 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Blackshere Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackshere Elementary 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 Blackshere Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackshere Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blackshere Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blackshere Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackshere Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blackshere Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (304) 986-2707
- Area population (ZIP 26582)
- 3,929
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 26582; 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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