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#608 of 635 schools in WV
West Preston School
Elementary School · Preston County Schools · Arthurdale, WV
A Preston County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 700, Arthurdale, WV 26520
- Math 29% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Preston School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* 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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Where West Preston 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low137/100K
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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 home value
$201,300
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 167 | Compare → |
| Bruceton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
| Fellowsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
| South Preston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 330 | 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.
Preston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Preston School is listed in PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Preston School
West Preston School is a public elementary school in Arthurdale, WV, part of Preston County Schools, serving approximately 628 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Preston School
What grades does West Preston School serve?
West Preston School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend West Preston School?
West Preston School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Preston School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Preston School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Preston School rank in WV?
West Preston School ranks #608 of 635 schools in WV.
What is West Preston School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Preston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 West Preston School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Preston School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is West Preston School a charter school?
No, West Preston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Preston School a Title I school?
No, West Preston School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Preston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (304) 864-3835
- Area population (ZIP 26520)
- 360
- Area median age
- 59.2
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 26520; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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