Very Good
#240 of 635 schools in WV
Top 38% in state
Sand Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County Schools · Dallas, WV
A Marshall County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
169 Sand Hill Rd, Dallas, WV 26036
- Math 62% vs WV 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Hill Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 27 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sand Hill 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 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low116/100K
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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
$119,219
College educated
2.2%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Elm Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | Not available | 258 | Compare → |
| Glen Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 212 | 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.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Hill Elementary School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Hill Elementary School
Sand Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dallas, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Hill Elementary School
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School serve?
Sand Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill Elementary School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Hill Elementary School rank in WV?
Sand Hill Elementary School ranks #240 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sand Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sand Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Hill Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sand Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sand Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sand Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (304) 547-5041
- Area population (ZIP 26036)
- 457
- Area median age
- 45.9
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)
- 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 26036; 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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