Summary:
Wirt County Schools has only one elementary school, the Wirt County Primary Center, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Located in the rural community of Elizabeth, West Virginia, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance over the past few years.
The Wirt County Primary Center's performance on state assessments is mixed, with the school scoring above the state average in 3rd grade math but below the state average in 4th grade math and both 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts. This decline in performance is reflected in the school's drop in statewide ranking, from 123rd out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 221st out of 355 in 2024-2025. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,027, which is above the state average, the declining academic performance suggests the need for further investigation and targeted strategies to address the underlying issues.
With only one elementary school in the Wirt County Schools district, there is limited opportunity for comparison and identification of standout schools. However, the data provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the Wirt County Primary Center and the need for the district to focus on improving the school's academic performance and ensuring that its resources are being utilized effectively to support student learning.
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