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#614 of 635 schools in WV
Rowlesburg School
Elementary School · Preston County Schools · Rowlesburg, WV
A Preston County Schools elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46 Center St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rowlesburg School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rowlesburg 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low137/100K
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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
$38,068
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Preston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Aurora SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 167 | Compare → |
| Bruceton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
| Fellowsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 75 | 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.
Preston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rowlesburg School is listed in PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowlesburg School
Rowlesburg School is a public elementary school in Rowlesburg, WV, part of Preston County Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowlesburg School
What grades does Rowlesburg School serve?
Rowlesburg School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rowlesburg School?
Rowlesburg School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowlesburg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowlesburg School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowlesburg School rank in WV?
Rowlesburg School ranks #614 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Rowlesburg School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowlesburg School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Rowlesburg School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowlesburg School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rowlesburg School a charter school?
No, Rowlesburg School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rowlesburg School a Title I school?
No, Rowlesburg School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Preston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (304) 454-9311
- Area population (ZIP 26425)
- 864
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 26425; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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