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#582 of 635 schools in WV

Valley View Elementary School

Elementary School · Berkeley County Schools · Martinsburg, WV

A Berkeley County Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

140 Nadenbousch Ln, Martinsburg, WV 25405

  • Math 27% proficient (2013)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2013)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2013
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Valley View Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2013 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency27%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 5-year record (2009–2013) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 5 years by subject
2009
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)

Based on 10 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Valley View 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. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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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

$90,962

Median home value

$254,700

Median rent

$1,549/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Rocky Knoll SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–84.2 mi57Compare →
Gerrardstown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–24.3 mi230Compare →
Bunker Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–34.8 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Berkeley County Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#29 of 31
District spending per student
$12,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Valley View Elementary School

Valley View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley View Elementary School

What grades does Valley View Elementary School serve?

Valley View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?

Valley View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley View Elementary School rank in WV?

Valley View Elementary School ranks #582 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Valley View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 View Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Is Valley View Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Valley View Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Valley View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 25405)
14,993
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
41.7
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 25405; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24

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