Excellent
#50 of 635 schools in WV
Top 8% in state
Williamson Pk8
Elementary School · Mingo County Schools · Williamson, WV
A Mingo County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5 Parkway Dr, Williamson, WV 25661
- Math 40% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamson Pk8 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Williamson Pk8 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 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,355
Median home value
$89,900
Median rent
$558/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Treasures AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–9 | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Belfry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Bevins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 236 | 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.
Mingo County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamson Pk8 is listed in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamson Pk8
Williamson Pk8 is a public elementary school in Williamson, WV, part of Mingo County Schools, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamson Pk8
What grades does Williamson Pk8 serve?
Williamson Pk8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Williamson Pk8?
Williamson Pk8 has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamson Pk8?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamson Pk8 is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamson Pk8 rank in WV?
Williamson Pk8 ranks #50 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Williamson Pk8's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamson Pk8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Williamson Pk8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamson Pk8 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Williamson Pk8 a charter school?
No, Williamson Pk8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamson Pk8 a Title I school?
No, Williamson Pk8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mingo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (304) 235-2520
- Area population (ZIP 25661)
- 4,485
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 25661; 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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