Windy Ridge Elementary School

Windy Ridge Elementary School in Augusta, WV, serves 327 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of Hampshire County Schools, holding a solid 3-star rating that places it right at the middle of the pack statewide.

If your child has a knack for numbers, Windy Ridge is a strong choice. The school's math proficiency rate of 50% outpaces both the district and state averages of 39.4% by a healthy margin, and this strength holds up across every grade level. The 5th grade math scores are especially impressive, beating the district average by more than 9 percentage points. Science is another bright spot, with a remarkable turnaround in the most recent school year—proficiency jumped from just 12.5% to 40.9%, now exceeding both district and state averages. This is the most dramatic improvement in the region, outpacing nearby Capon Bridge Elementary School and Ice Mountain Elementary School. The school also does commendable work with its special education students, who perform better here than at many other schools in the state.

The main area for growth is English Language Arts, where proficiency sits at 45.1%, slightly below the state average of 47.6%. The 4th grade shows the largest gap, with only 41.5% of students proficient compared to 49.6% statewide. This is a regional challenge, as nearby Burlington Primary and Fountain Primary School also outperform Windy Ridge in reading. The school also faces a significant challenge supporting students from low-income backgrounds, who score well below the school's overall average. Additionally, there's a notable gender gap, with male students performing considerably better than female students. For parents, this means Windy Ridge offers strong math and science foundations, but you may want to supplement literacy at home and stay engaged if your child needs extra reading support.