Below Average
#571 of 635 schools in WV
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County Schools · Mcmechen, WV
A Marshall County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
800 Marshall St, Mcmechen, WV 26040
- Math 38% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Mcmechen Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Center Mcmechen 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low116/100K
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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
$43,235
Median home value
$88,000
Median rent
$545/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leona Ave Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 3–6 | 1.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Ave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 396 | 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.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Mcmechen Elementary School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Mcmechen Elementary School
Center Mcmechen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mcmechen, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Mcmechen Elementary School
What grades does Center Mcmechen Elementary School serve?
Center Mcmechen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Center Mcmechen Elementary School?
Center Mcmechen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Mcmechen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Mcmechen Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Mcmechen Elementary School rank in WV?
Center Mcmechen Elementary School ranks #571 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Center Mcmechen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Mcmechen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Center Mcmechen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Mcmechen Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Mcmechen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Center Mcmechen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Mcmechen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Center Mcmechen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (304) 232-6530
- Area population (ZIP 26040)
- 1,855
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 26040; 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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