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#603 of 635 schools in WV
Long Drain School
Elementary School · Wetzel County Schools · Metz, WV
A Wetzel County Schools elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
RT 1 BOX 108-A, Metz, WV 26585
- Math 24% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Drain School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 47 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Long Drain 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
- County Safety: Average330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$206,300
College educated
2.7%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26585; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Martinsville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 812 | Compare → |
| Paden City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 166 | Compare → |
| Short Line SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 367 | 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.
Wetzel County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long Drain School is listed in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Drain School
Long Drain School is a public elementary school in Metz, WV, part of Wetzel County Schools, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Drain School
What grades does Long Drain School serve?
Long Drain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Long Drain School?
Long Drain School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Drain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Drain School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Drain School rank in WV?
Long Drain School ranks #603 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Long Drain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Drain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Long Drain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Drain School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Long Drain School a charter school?
No, Long Drain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Drain School a Title I school?
No, Long Drain School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wetzel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (304) 775-4221
- Area population (ZIP 26585)
- 663
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 26585; 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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