Very Good
#244 of 635 schools in WV
Top 38% in state
Glade Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Nicholas County Schools · Summersville, WV
A Nicholas County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7950 Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
- Math 66% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glade Creek Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Glade Creek 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summersville), 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
$59,067
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26651; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Summersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Birch River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 78 | 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.
Nicholas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glade Creek Elementary School is listed in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glade Creek Elementary School
Glade Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Summersville, WV, part of Nicholas County Schools, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glade Creek Elementary School
What grades does Glade Creek Elementary School serve?
Glade Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glade Creek Elementary School?
Glade Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glade Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glade Creek Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glade Creek Elementary School rank in WV?
Glade Creek Elementary School ranks #244 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Glade Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glade Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Glade Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glade Creek Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glade Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glade Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glade Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glade Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nicholas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (304) 872-2882
- Area population (ZIP 26651)
- 10,070
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 26651; 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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