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#428 of 635 schools in WV
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
Elementary School · Tucker County Schools · Thomas, WV
A Tucker County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 250, Thomas, WV 26292
- Math 28% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 49 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Davis Thomas Elementary Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,333
Median home value
$152,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Laurel Learning CooperativePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Tucker Valley Elementary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 455 | 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.
Tucker County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School is listed in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School is a public elementary school in Thomas, WV, part of Tucker County Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
What grades does Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School serve?
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School?
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School rank in WV?
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School ranks #428 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School a charter school?
No, Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School a Title I school?
No, Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tucker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (304) 463-4422
- Area population (ZIP 26292)
- 712
- Area median age
- 55.9
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 26292; 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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