Below Average
#521 of 635 schools in WV
Melrose Elementary School
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Princeton, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2121 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24739
- Math 59% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melrose Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Melrose 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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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
$54,096
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Mercer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 3–5 | 3.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Athens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Princeton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–2 | 3.4 mi | 475 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melrose Elementary School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melrose Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Princeton, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melrose Elementary School
What grades does Melrose Elementary School serve?
Melrose Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose Elementary School rank in WV?
Melrose Elementary School ranks #521 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Melrose Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Melrose Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melrose Elementary School a charter school?
No, Melrose Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Melrose Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (304) 425-3757
- Area population (ZIP 24739)
- 13,093
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 24739; 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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