Excellent
#56 of 635 schools in WV
Top 9% in state
Paw Paw Elementary School
Elementary School · Morgan County Schools · Paw Paw, WV
A Morgan County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
60 Pirate Cir, Paw Paw, WV 25434
- Math 47% vs WV 43% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paw Paw Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Paw Paw 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average346/100K
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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
$61,415
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 128 | Compare → |
| Warm Springs Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 3–5 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Widmyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–2 | Not available | 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.
Morgan County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paw Paw Elementary School is listed in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paw Paw Elementary School
Paw Paw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paw Paw, WV, part of Morgan County Schools, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paw Paw Elementary School
What grades does Paw Paw Elementary School serve?
Paw Paw Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paw Paw Elementary School?
Paw Paw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Elementary School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paw Paw Elementary School rank in WV?
Paw Paw Elementary School ranks #56 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Paw Paw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paw Paw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Paw Paw Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paw Paw Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paw Paw Elementary School a charter school?
No, Paw Paw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paw Paw Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Paw Paw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (304) 947-7425
- Area population (ZIP 25434)
- 3,087
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 25434; 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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