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#455 of 635 schools in WV
Walton Elementary/middle School
Elementary School · Roane County Schools · Walton, WV
A Roane County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
90 School Dr, Walton, WV 25286
- Math 31% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walton Elementary/middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Walton 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average287/100K
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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
$52,368
Median home value
$110,900
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25286; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
| Spencer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 427 | 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.
Roane County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walton Elementary/middle School is listed in ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walton Elementary/middle School
Walton Elementary/middle School is a public elementary school in Walton, WV, part of Roane County Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walton Elementary/middle School
What grades does Walton Elementary/middle School serve?
Walton Elementary/middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Walton Elementary/middle School?
Walton Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Elementary/middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walton Elementary/middle School rank in WV?
Walton Elementary/middle School ranks #455 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Walton Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walton Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Walton Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walton Elementary/middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walton Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Walton Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walton Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Walton 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Roane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (304) 577-6731
- Area population (ZIP 25286)
- 1,388
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 · 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 25286; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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