Summary:
The city of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Jefferson County Schools district. While the middle school, Harpers Ferry Middle School, is a standout performer, ranking in the top 10% of West Virginia middle schools, the elementary schools show more varied results.
C.W. Shipley Elementary School is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating. Its test scores significantly exceed district and state averages. In contrast, Blue Ridge Elementary School is an underperforming school, ranking in the bottom 10% of West Virginia elementary schools and with test scores well below the norm.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Harpers Ferry Middle School having a more diverse population compared to the elementary schools. Additionally, the middle school benefits from higher spending per student and better student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. These insights highlight the importance of analyzing school-level data to identify both high-performing and underperforming institutions, and to understand the factors driving these differences in order to inform policy and resource allocation decisions.
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