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#312 of 635 schools in WV
Top 49% in state
Scott Teays Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County Schools · Scott Depot, WV
A Putnam County Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6153 Teays Valley Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560
- Math 79% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott Teays Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Scott Teays Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average440/100K
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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
$104,432
Median home value
$257,200
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25560; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Eastbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| West Teays ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott Teays Elementary is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott Teays Elementary
Scott Teays Elementary is a public elementary school in Scott Depot, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott Teays Elementary
What grades does Scott Teays Elementary serve?
Scott Teays Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Scott Teays Elementary?
Scott Teays Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Teays Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Teays Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott Teays Elementary rank in WV?
Scott Teays Elementary ranks #312 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Scott Teays Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott Teays Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Scott Teays Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Teays Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scott Teays Elementary a charter school?
No, Scott Teays Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott Teays Elementary a Title I school?
No, Scott Teays Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (304) 757-6750
- Area population (ZIP 25560)
- 8,292
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 25560; 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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