Average
#246 of 635 schools in WV
Top 39% in state
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
Elementary School · Berkeley County Schools · Gerrardstown, WV
A Berkeley County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2691 Gerrardstown Rd, Gerrardstown, WV 25420
- Math 40% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Mountain Ridge Intermediate score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mountain Ridge Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
Powered by
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
$96,020
Median home value
$274,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | 3.4 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Rosemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | Not available | 418 | Compare → |
| Tomahawk Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | Not available | 635 | 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.
Berkeley County Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #8 of 31
- District spending per student
- $12,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Ridge Intermediate is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Ridge Intermediate
Mountain Ridge Intermediate is a public elementary school in Gerrardstown, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 571 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Ridge Intermediate
What grades does Mountain Ridge Intermediate serve?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Intermediate?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Intermediate is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Ridge Intermediate rank in WV?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate ranks #246 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Mountain Ridge Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mountain Ridge Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Ridge Intermediate has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain Ridge Intermediate a charter school?
No, Mountain Ridge Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Ridge Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Mountain Ridge Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (304) 229-6791
- Area population (ZIP 25420)
- 5,086
- 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 25420; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.