Very Good
#188 of 635 schools in WV
Top 29% in state
New River Intermediate
Elementary School · Fayette County Schools · Oak Hill, WV
A Fayette County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
262 W Oyler Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Math 45% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New River Intermediate score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 28 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where New River Intermediate 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,259/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,402
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Peter & Paul Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Ansted ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayette County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New River Intermediate is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New River Intermediate
New River Intermediate is a public elementary school in Oak Hill, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 536 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New River Intermediate
What grades does New River Intermediate serve?
New River Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend New River Intermediate?
New River Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Intermediate is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New River Intermediate rank in WV?
New River Intermediate ranks #188 of 635 schools in WV.
What is New River Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
New River Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 New River Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New River Intermediate has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is New River Intermediate a charter school?
No, New River Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New River Intermediate a Title I school?
No, New River Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (304) 465-3806
- Area population (ZIP 25901)
- 10,225
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 25901; 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, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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