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#335 of 635 schools in WV

Mt Nebo Elementary School

Elementary School · Nicholas County Schools · Mount Nebo, WV

A Nicholas County Schools elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

110 Schoolhouse Ln, Mount Nebo, WV 26679

  • Math 88% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+34.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+41.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,052
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Mt Nebo Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency88%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 35 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
55%
2019
Math
55%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2025
Math
88%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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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The neighborhood

Where Mt Nebo 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average515/100K

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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

$55,187

Median home value

$175,100

Median rent

$1,064/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26679; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Lookout Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–53.8 mi118Compare →
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–124.7 mi105Compare →
Summersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–54.8 mi369Compare →
Glade Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nicholas County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 13
District spending per student
$14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt Nebo Elementary School is listed in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt Nebo Elementary School

Mt Nebo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Nebo, WV, part of Nicholas County Schools, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt Nebo Elementary School

What grades does Mt Nebo Elementary School serve?

Mt Nebo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mt Nebo Elementary School?

Mt Nebo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Nebo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Nebo Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Nebo Elementary School rank in WV?

Mt Nebo Elementary School ranks #335 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Mt Nebo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Nebo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mt Nebo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Nebo Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mt Nebo Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mt Nebo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt Nebo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mt Nebo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nicholas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
Area population (ZIP 26679)
1,180
Area median age
41.6
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 26679; 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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