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#367 of 635 schools in WV
Rivesville Elementary/middle School
Elementary School · Marion County Schools · Rivesville, WV
A Marion County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
229 Phillips Ave, Rivesville, WV 26588
- Math 40% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rivesville Elementary/middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 49 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rivesville Elementary/middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average435/100K
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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
$67,566
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrackville Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| East Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Catholic Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| East Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 3.5 mi | 318 | 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.
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.
Marion County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivesville Elementary/middle School is listed in MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivesville Elementary/middle School
Rivesville Elementary/middle School is a public elementary school in Rivesville, WV, part of Marion County Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivesville Elementary/middle School
What grades does Rivesville Elementary/middle School serve?
Rivesville Elementary/middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rivesville Elementary/middle School?
Rivesville Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivesville Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivesville Elementary/middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivesville Elementary/middle School rank in WV?
Rivesville Elementary/middle School ranks #367 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Rivesville Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivesville Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rivesville Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivesville Elementary/middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rivesville Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Rivesville Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivesville Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Rivesville Elementary/middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (304) 278-5331
- Area population (ZIP 26588)
- 2,911
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 26588; 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
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