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#460 of 635 schools in WV
Explorer Academy
Elementary School · Cabell County Schools · Huntington, WV
A Cabell County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2901 Saltwell Rd, Huntington, WV 25705
- Math 37% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explorer Academy score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Explorer Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,608
Median home value
$159,900
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Child Care and Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Fatima Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Guyandotte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Culloden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 204 | 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.
Cabell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #20 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Explorer Academy is listed in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explorer Academy
Explorer Academy is a public elementary school in Huntington, WV, part of Cabell County Schools, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explorer Academy
What grades does Explorer Academy serve?
Explorer Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explorer Academy rank in WV?
Explorer Academy ranks #460 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Explorer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Explorer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Explorer Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explorer Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Explorer Academy a charter school?
No, Explorer Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Explorer Academy a Title I school?
No, Explorer Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cabell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (304) 528-5126
- Area population (ZIP 25705)
- 20,668
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 25705; 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, 2015-2025, multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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