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#433 of 635 schools in WV
Junior Elementary
Elementary School · Barbour County Board of Education · Junior, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
49 West 1st Street, Junior, WV 26275
- Math 46% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Junior Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Junior Elementary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,889
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
2.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Kasson Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 165 | Compare → |
| Philippi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 394 | 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.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Junior Elementary is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Junior Elementary
Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Junior, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Junior Elementary
What grades does Junior Elementary serve?
Junior Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Junior Elementary?
Junior Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Junior Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Junior Elementary rank in WV?
Junior Elementary ranks #433 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Junior Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Junior Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Junior Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Junior Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Junior Elementary a charter school?
No, Junior Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Junior Elementary a Title I school?
No, Junior Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (304) 823-1200
- Area population (ZIP 26275)
- 594
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 26275; 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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