Very Good
#224 of 635 schools in WV
Top 35% in state
Matewan Pk8
Elementary School · Mingo County Schools · Matewan, WV
A Mingo County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Chambers St, Matewan, WV 25678
- Math 45% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matewan Pk8 score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 49 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Matewan Pk8 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 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,000
Median home value
$91,500
Median rent
$381/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25678; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burch Pk8Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Dingess Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 110 | 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 → |
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
- #4 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
Matewan Pk8 is listed in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matewan Pk8
Matewan Pk8 is a public elementary school in Matewan, WV, part of Mingo County Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matewan Pk8
What grades does Matewan Pk8 serve?
Matewan Pk8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Matewan Pk8?
Matewan Pk8 has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matewan Pk8?
The student-teacher ratio at Matewan Pk8 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matewan Pk8 rank in WV?
Matewan Pk8 ranks #224 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Matewan Pk8's MySchoolScout rating?
Matewan Pk8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Matewan Pk8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matewan Pk8 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Matewan Pk8 a charter school?
No, Matewan Pk8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matewan Pk8 a Title I school?
No, Matewan Pk8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mingo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (304) 426-4719
- Area population (ZIP 25678)
- 1,410
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 25678; 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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