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#633 of 635 schools in WV
Southside K-8
Elementary School · Mcdowell County Schools · War, WV
A Mcdowell County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 730, War, WV 24892
- Math 10% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside K-8 score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Southside K-8 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$21,349
Median home value
$37,600
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
3.6%
Homeownership
41.5%
Poverty rate
46.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24892; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 256 | Compare → |
| Fall River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 118 | Compare → |
| Iaeger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Kimball Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 169 | 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.
Mcdowell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Southside K-8 is listed in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside K-8
Southside K-8 is a public elementary school in War, WV, part of Mcdowell County Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside K-8
What grades does Southside K-8 serve?
Southside K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Southside K-8?
Southside K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside K-8 is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside K-8 rank in WV?
Southside K-8 ranks #633 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Southside K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Southside K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside K-8 has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southside K-8 a charter school?
No, Southside K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside K-8 a Title I school?
No, Southside K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McDowell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (304) 875-2238
- Area population (ZIP 24892)
- 1,636
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 24892; 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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