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#589 of 635 schools in WV

River View High School

High School · Mcdowell County Schools · Bradshaw, WV

A Mcdowell County Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 800, Bradshaw, WV 24817

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$15,682
Chronic Absenteeism60.7%

Students at River View High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
8%
2019
Math
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 23 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where River View High 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 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$26,295

Median home value

$50,100

Median rent

$538/mo

College educated

4%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–12Not available553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mcdowell County Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$15,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

River View High School is listed in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River View High School

River View High School is a public high school in Bradshaw, WV, part of Mcdowell County Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River View High School

What grades does River View High School serve?

River View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend River View High School?

River View High School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River View High School?

The student-teacher ratio at River View High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River View High School rank in WV?

River View High School ranks #589 of 635 schools in WV.

What is River View High School's MySchoolScout rating?

River View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 River View High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River View High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is River View High School a charter school?

No, River View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River View High School a Title I school?

No, River View High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
McDowell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 24817)
1,825
Area median age
29.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 24817; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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