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#18 of 635 schools in WV

Top 3% in state

West Taylor Elementary School

Elementary School · Taylor County Schools · Flemington, WV

A Taylor County Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Morrow Cross Rd, Flemington, WV 26347

  • Math 70% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$15,015
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at West Taylor Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
2019
Math
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where West Taylor 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,622

Median rent

$871/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flemington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–44.2 mi114Compare →
Anna Jarvis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–4Not available477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Taylor County Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About West Taylor Elementary School

West Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flemington, WV, part of Taylor County Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Taylor Elementary School

What grades does West Taylor Elementary School serve?

West Taylor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend West Taylor Elementary School?

West Taylor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Taylor Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Taylor Elementary School rank in WV?

West Taylor Elementary School ranks #18 of 635 schools in WV.

What is West Taylor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Taylor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Taylor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Taylor Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Taylor Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Taylor Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Taylor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 26347)
2,345
Area median age
39.8
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 26347; 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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