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#257 of 635 schools in WV
Top 40% in state
West Teays Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County Schools · Hurricane, WV
A Putnam County Schools elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3676 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526
- Math 81% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Teays Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 81% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Teays Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hurricane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,187
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Conner Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Lakeside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Teays Elementary is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Teays Elementary
West Teays Elementary is a public elementary school in Hurricane, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Teays Elementary
What grades does West Teays Elementary serve?
West Teays Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Teays Elementary?
West Teays Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Teays Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Teays Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Teays Elementary rank in WV?
West Teays Elementary ranks #257 of 635 schools in WV.
What is West Teays Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Teays Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 West Teays Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Teays Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Teays Elementary a charter school?
No, West Teays Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Teays Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Teays Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (304) 757-6711
- Area population (ZIP 25526)
- 22,522
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 25526; 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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