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#265 of 635 schools in WV
Top 42% in state
Valley Pk-8
Elementary School · Fayette County Schools · Smithers, WV
A Fayette County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Greyhound Lane, Smithers, WV 25186
- Math 28% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Pk-8 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
* 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 Valley Pk-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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average568/100K
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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
$33,650
Median home value
$73,400
Median rent
$496/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
34.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Ansted ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 558 | Compare → |
| Meadow Bridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 206 | 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.
Fayette County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Pk-8 is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Pk-8
Valley Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Smithers, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Pk-8
What grades does Valley Pk-8 serve?
Valley Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Pk-8?
Valley Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Pk-8 is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Pk-8 rank in WV?
Valley Pk-8 ranks #265 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Valley Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Valley Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Pk-8 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Valley Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Valley Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Valley Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (304) 442-8284
- Area population (ZIP 25186)
- 925
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 25186; 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, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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