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Mountain Valley Elementary School

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Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks 173 rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Mountain Valley Elementary School in Bluefield, WV, is a mid-sized public school serving 273 students in grades PK through 5 within the Mercer County Schools district.

The most exciting news for parents is that Mountain Valley just posted its best performance in nearly a decade. After several challenging years, the school jumped 103 spots in the statewide rankings for the 2025-2026 school year, moving from the 22nd percentile to the 51st percentile and earning a 3-star rating. This dramatic turnaround is the largest single-year improvement among all comparable schools in the area. What makes this even more impressive is how well the school supports students from low-income families. In fact, economically disadvantaged students at Mountain Valley ranked in the 78th percentile statewide—27 points higher than the school's overall ranking. That's a strong signal that teachers are effectively closing achievement gaps and helping every child succeed, regardless of background.

Another standout feature is the school's student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9 to 1, which is among the most favorable in the region. For comparison, nearby Melrose Elementary School has a ratio of 15.9, Bluefield Intermediate School sits at 12.8, and even the highly-rated Glenwood School (K-8)—just 2.3 miles away—has a higher ratio of 13.3. This means your child is likely to get more individualized attention at Mountain Valley. Academically, the school shows a clear upward trend as students progress: while 3rd-grade scores lag behind state averages, 5th-graders exceed state averages in both math (50% vs. 44%) and ELA (55.9% vs. 51%). Science is a particular highlight, with 5th-grade proficiency at 41.2%—well above the district's 33.4% and the state's 34.6%, and nearly double the rate at Straley Elementary School (22.8%). If you're looking for a school that's clearly on the rise and excels at supporting students who need it most, Mountain Valley is worth a close look.

273

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,868

Per pupil spending ?

73.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701-5505

(304) 324-7316

District: Mercer County Schools

Students who attend Mountain Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bluefield Middle School
High:	Bluefield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Two or more races:

12.5%

African American:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the West Virginia median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg39%

West Virginia avg44%

173^rd of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Mercer County Schools

31^st of 55Mercer County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	173 of 355	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.1	276 of 355	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.4	270 of 368	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	328 of 368	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.7	360 of 375	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	36.2	252 of 380	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.6	279 of 383	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	306 of 392	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.7	166 of 399	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.5	224 of 402	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.9	152 of 408	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	26.6	361 of 422	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.8	305 of 428	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.6	310 of 426	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.6	323 of 426	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	17.9	406 of 427	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	17.1	399 of 420	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	43.9	81 of 154	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	140 of 300	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.7	223 of 302	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	252 of 316	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.4	246 of 317	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.8	313 of 325	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	44.8	169 of 322	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.0	314 of 366	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	57.0	147 of 381	61.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	72 of 315	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	45.7	179 of 328	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	182 of 336	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	247 of 333	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.3	324 of 347	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	40.6	214 of 335	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.0	273 of 368	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	60.7	122 of 382	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	158 of 303	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.6	211 of 305	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	234 of 325	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	309 of 322	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	300 of 330	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	34.6	231 of 333	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.4	209 of 364	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.1	156 of 382	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	82.4	15 of 218	93.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	29.8	318 of 377	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	147 of 353	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.6	271 of 353	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	294 of 367	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.8	331 of 366	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.0	358 of 373	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	36.0	249 of 376	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.1	300 of 373	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.6	293 of 374	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.1	215 of 382	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2017)93rd percentile+35 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+26 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)48th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2022)47th percentile+43 vs school

Special Education (2017)16th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Mathematics48%+8 vs state

Science41%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Mountain Valley's teachers have high expectations for their students and help them reach those expectations. The students come from diverse backgrounds and the teachers keep that in mind. The teachers are kind and understanding. There are afterschool clubs for students to participate in. The school tries to provide experiences that the students might not have otherwise. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Hard working staff, nice clean school Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)							WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)							WV Assessment Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	977 Blue Prince Rd	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 324-7316	273	25	10.9	73.6%	219 (80.2%)	16 (5.9%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.5%)	50.9	173^rd of 355 public elementary schools	51.3%		30.1	276^th of 355 public elementary schools	22.3%	103	48.0	46.0	50.0				47.9	36.0	54.1	55.9				50.0	41.2			$13,868	$2,949	$10,919
Glenwood School (K-8)	Public	K-8	1734 Glenwood Park Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-5970	614	46	13.3	49.7%	544 (88.6%)	27 (4.4%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)	74.5	64^th of 355 public elementary schools	82.0%		61.2	116^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.3%	52	68.8	57.1	59.7	45.2	36.1	64.6	55.4	50.0	58.0	68.1	48.4	50.7	56.1	55.3	52.8	40.2	46.1	$10,851	$1,827	$9,024
Princeton Primary School	Public	K-2	180 Tiger Dr	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 487-3904	448	37	12.1	66.9%	340 (75.9%)	31 (6.9%)	10 (2.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.1%)								(n/a)																		$13,572	$1,813	$11,759
Mercer Elementary	Public	3-5	1200 Mercer St	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-3160	258	21	12.5	58.5%	205 (79.5%)	18 (7.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (12.4%)	31.7	271^st of 355 public elementary schools	23.7%		20.8	316^th of 355 public elementary schools	11.0%	45	33.3	40.7	21.6				32.3	27.8	46.9	55.4				42.1	37.8			$11,492	$2,550	$8,942
Straley Elementary School	Public	3-5	810 Straley Ave	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-3173	172	14	12.7	74.1%	134 (77.9%)	13 (7.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.2%)	48.9	180^th of 355 public elementary schools	49.3%		56.1	144^th of 355 public elementary schools	59.4%	36	74.1	43.4	51.7				56.8	50.0	45.3	44.8				46.8	22.8			$12,308	$2,880	$9,427
Timberwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6079 Airport Road	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(304) 325-7066	0																		(n/a)	31.1	39.7	38.6				36.7	22.2	48.3	47.7				40.1	22.7
Bluefield Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	673 West Cumberland Road	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 327-6217	349	26	13.4	72.8%	201 (57.6%)	86 (24.6%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (14.9%)								(n/a)																		$12,938	$2,230	$10,708
Bluefield Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1301 Southview Dr	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 327-8339	269	21	12.8	69.7%	143 (53.2%)	76 (28.3%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.6%)	15.5	338^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.8%		16.3	332^nd of 355 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	39.3	26.0	18.6				28.0	38.2	32.3	37.2				35.8	19.8			$10,700	$2,601	$8,099
Montcalm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	838 Rock Rd	Rock	24747	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 589-5202	256	21	12.1	68.6%	249 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	35.6	250^th of 355 public elementary schools	29.6%		29	282^nd of 355 public elementary schools	20.6%	32	53.3	20.0	32.4	50.0			37.3	40.0	22.5	35.3	56.7			37.3	26.5			$11,319	$2,247	$9,073
Melrose Elementary School	Public	K-5	2121 Athens Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 425-3757	239	15	15.9	42.8%	210 (87.9%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.8%)	64.6	98^th of 355 public elementary schools	72.4%		61.9	112^th of 355 public elementary schools	68.5%	14	63.6	42.9	67.6				58.6	47.7	40.0	70.3				52.6	48.7			$9,779	$1,159	$8,620

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Valley Elementary School

What district is Mountain Valley Elementary School in?

Mercer County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Valley Elementary School?

Students at Mountain Valley Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Mountain Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mountain Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bluefield Middle School
High : Bluefield High School

How many students attend Mountain Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Mountain Valley Elementary School.

Is Mountain Valley Elementary School a good school?

Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks 173^rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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