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#327 of 635 schools in WV

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School

Elementary School · Tucker County Schools · Hambleton, WV

A Tucker County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

81 Tucker Valley School Rd, Hambleton, WV 26269

  • Math 29% vs WV 41% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs WV 47% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$15,729
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
41%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
47%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
27%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
31%
2019
Math
31%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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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The neighborhood

Where Tucker Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,917

Median home value

$155,100

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

98.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–8Not available194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tucker County Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is listed in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is a public elementary school in Hambleton, WV, part of Tucker County Schools, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School

What grades does Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School serve?

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School?

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School rank in WV?

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School ranks #327 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School a charter school?

No, Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School a Title I school?

No, Tucker Valley 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
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tucker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 26269)
983
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
53.5
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 26269; 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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