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#393 of 635 schools in WV
Brooke Intermediate School South
Elementary School · Brooke County Schools · Wellsburg, WV
A Brooke County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1305 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, WV 26070
- Math 58% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooke Intermediate School South score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brooke Intermediate School South 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 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,729
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$552/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Brooke Intermediate School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 3–4 | 5.0 mi | 163 | 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.
Brooke County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brooke Intermediate School South is listed in BROOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooke Intermediate School South
Brooke Intermediate School South is a public elementary school in Wellsburg, WV, part of Brooke County Schools, serving approximately 92 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooke Intermediate School South
What grades does Brooke Intermediate School South serve?
Brooke Intermediate School South serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Brooke Intermediate School South?
Brooke Intermediate School South has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Intermediate School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooke Intermediate School South is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooke Intermediate School South rank in WV?
Brooke Intermediate School South ranks #393 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Brooke Intermediate School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooke Intermediate School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Brooke Intermediate School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooke Intermediate School South has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Brooke Intermediate School South a charter school?
No, Brooke Intermediate School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooke Intermediate School South a Title I school?
No, Brooke Intermediate School South is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Brooke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (304) 737-1760
- Area population (ZIP 26070)
- 7,951
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 26070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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