Excellent
#114 of 635 schools in WV
Top 18% in state
Dingess Elementary School
Elementary School · Mingo County Schools · Dingess, WV
A Mingo County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
495 Messenger Branch, Dingess, WV 25671
- Math 36% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dingess Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dingess 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$526/mo
College educated
0.3%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
31.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Pk8Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
| Kermit Pre K8Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Lenore Pk8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 390 | 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.
Mingo County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dingess Elementary School is listed in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dingess Elementary School
Dingess Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dingess, WV, part of Mingo County Schools, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dingess Elementary School
What grades does Dingess Elementary School serve?
Dingess Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dingess Elementary School?
Dingess Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dingess Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dingess Elementary School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dingess Elementary School rank in WV?
Dingess Elementary School ranks #114 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Dingess Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dingess Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dingess Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dingess Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dingess Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dingess Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dingess Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dingess Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mingo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.4%
- Phone
- (304) 752-7036
- Area population (ZIP 25671)
- 1,755
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 25671; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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