Summary:
The city of Terra Alta, West Virginia is home to a single elementary school, Terra Alta/East Preston School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Preston County Schools district, which is ranked 35 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Terra Alta/East Preston School is the only school in the city, its performance can be compared to the overall district and state averages. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are consistently below the Preston County and West Virginia averages across all grade levels, indicating an area for improvement. English Language Arts proficiency is more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others fall below. Science proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages for 5th and 8th grade.
The school's statewide ranking has declined from 252 out of 368 schools in 2023-2024 to 218 out of 355 schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other elementary schools in West Virginia. Without data on the school's free/reduced lunch rate, it's difficult to determine if socioeconomic factors are influencing the school's challenges. Overall, Terra Alta/East Preston School appears to be a relatively low-performing elementary school within the state, with particular areas for improvement in mathematics and a need for more consistent academic achievement across subject areas.
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