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#119 of 635 schools in WV

Top 19% in state

Winchester Avenue Elementary School

Elementary School · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

650 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

22.3:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#119 of 635

In Martinsburg

#1 of 17

public schools

In district

#1 of 31

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Academic growth

10.0 / 10

Excellent

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Winchester Avenue Elementary School

7.9/10

Elementary School in Martinsburg · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.3/10

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4.2/10

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About Winchester Avenue Elementary School

Winchester Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsburg, WV, part of BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS. Winchester Avenue Elementary School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Winchester Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Winchester Avenue Elementary School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.9 pts above district
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.0
  • WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Winchester Avenue Elementary School runs 22.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

45% of students at Winchester Avenue Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+46.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism45.2%

Winchester Avenue Elementary School — Students at Winchester Avenue Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores WV WVGSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
53.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 32.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 29 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
24.5%
ELA
15%
2010
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2011
Math
44.5%
ELA
44.5%
2012
Math
34.5%
ELA
24.5%
2013
Math
24.5%
ELA
44.5%
2014
Math
34.5%
ELA
54.5%
2015
Math
54.5%
2016
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
69.5%
ELA
49.5%
2018
Math
69.5%
2019
Math
69.5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
9.5%
ELA
14.3%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
66.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.

How Winchester Avenue Elementary School Compares

See how Winchester Avenue Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.9/10
81th percentile in WV
Academic
8.8/10
Excellent
Growth
10.0/10
Excellent
Environment
1.3/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
22:1 student-teacher ratio
15 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.2%

Location

650 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Winchester Avenue Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tomahawk Intermediate School (rated 7.7/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Hedgesville), with a very similar rating. Another option is Rosemont Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Opequon Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Martinsburg, see our Martinsburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Martinsburg South Middle School Martinsburg 0.4 mi 6.3
Martinsburg High School Martinsburg 0.5 mi 4.2
Rosemont Elementary School Martinsburg 0.6 mi 7.6
Burke Street Elementary School Martinsburg 0.6 mi 3.8
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Martinsburg 0.6 mi 6.9
Berkeley Heights Elementary School Martinsburg 0.7 mi 3.7
ROCKY KNOLL SCHOOL Martinsburg 1.3 mi 6.0
Tuscarora Elementary School Martinsburg 1.7 mi 4.7
Orchard View Intermediate School Martinsburg 1.5 mi 6.3
Martinsburg North Middle School Martinsburg 2.0 mi 5.3
Opequon Elementary School Martinsburg 2.2 mi 7.3
Eagle School Intermediate Martinsburg 2.5 mi 5.3
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Martinsburg 3.9 mi 5.6
Valley View Elementary School Martinsburg 5.2 mi 3.9
Hedgesville High School Hedgesville 5.9 mi 5.7
Bedington Elementary School Martinsburg 6.0 mi 5.7
Hedgesville Elementary School Hedgesville 7.0 mi 5.3
Hedgesville Middle School Hedgesville 7.2 mi 4.3
Tomahawk Intermediate School Hedgesville 7.4 mi 7.7
Potomack Intermediate School Martinsburg 7.2 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,157

Median Home Value

$221,500

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

Population

15,661

College Educated

22.9%

Homeownership

53.4%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

22.5%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Gilmer County Elementary School Glenville, WV 7.9
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Spencer Elementary School Spencer, WV 7.9
Elm Grove Elementary School Wheeling, WV 8.0
Jennings Randolph Elementary School Elkins, WV 8.0
Monongah Elementary School Monongah, WV 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Winchester Avenue Elementary School

What grades does Winchester Avenue Elementary School serve?

Winchester Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Winchester Avenue Elementary School?

Winchester Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Avenue Elementary School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winchester Avenue Elementary School rank in WV?

Winchester Avenue Elementary School ranks #119 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Winchester Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winchester Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Winchester Avenue Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winchester Avenue Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Winchester Avenue Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Winchester Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Winchester Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.2%

District

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
19,932
Schools in District
32
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,899
District Rank
#1 of 31

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