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#190 of 635 schools in WV

Top 30% in state

West Milford Elementary School

Elementary School · Harrison County Schools · West Milford, WV

A Harrison County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

182 School St, West Milford, WV 26451

  • Math 35% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,396
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at West Milford Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
39%
2019
Math
39%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where West Milford 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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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

$69,000

Median home value

$130,500

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26451; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lost Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.3 mi113Compare →
Big Elm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available591Compare →
Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available741Compare →
Nutter Fort Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.83–5Not available482Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Harrison County Schools

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#5 of 23
District spending per student
$14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Milford Elementary School is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Milford Elementary School

West Milford Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Milford, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Milford Elementary School

What grades does West Milford Elementary School serve?

West Milford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend West Milford Elementary School?

West Milford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Milford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Milford Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Milford Elementary School rank in WV?

West Milford Elementary School ranks #190 of 635 schools in WV.

What is West Milford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Milford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 West Milford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Milford Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Milford Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Milford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Milford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 26451)
529
Area median age
30.9
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 26451; 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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