Summary:
Elkview, West Virginia is home to a single public middle school, Elkview Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 636 students. As part of the Kanawha County Schools district, Elkview Middle School's academic performance has generally lagged behind both the district and state averages in recent years.
Elkview Middle School's proficiency rates on the West Virginia Assessment are lower than the Kanawha County Schools district and the state of West Virginia across all subject areas and grade levels. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 32.3% to 34.4%, compared to 34.9%-35.8% for the district and 32.8% for the state. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 30.5% to 43.1%, compared to 41.7%-46.2% for the district and 43.4%-46.4% for the state. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate is 25.3%, lower than the district's 26.6% and the state's 28.7%.
Elkview Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, but has remained in the bottom half of West Virginia middle schools, ranking 94th out of 168 in 2024-2025, 93rd out of 169 in 2023-2024, and 100th out of 168 in 2022-2023. With only one middle school serving the Elkview community, families may have limited options for higher-performing educational opportunities. Improving the quality and outcomes of Elkview Middle School could be a priority for the local school district and community.
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