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#595 of 635 schools in WV
Burke Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV
A Berkeley County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
422 W Burke St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
- Math 66% vs WV 53% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burke Street Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 29 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Burke Street Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 0.4 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Winchester Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Rosemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 700 | 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
- #30 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
Burke Street Elementary School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke Street Elementary School
Burke Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke Street Elementary School
What grades does Burke Street Elementary School serve?
Burke Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Burke Street Elementary School?
Burke Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Street Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke Street Elementary School rank in WV?
Burke Street Elementary School ranks #595 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Burke Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Burke Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke Street Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burke Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Burke Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Burke Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (304) 267-3525
- 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 · 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 25401; 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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