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Cheat Lake Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Cheat Lake Elementary School in Morgantown, WV, serves 754 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the highly-rated Monongalia County Schools district. This school has earned a reputation as one of the top elementary schools in West Virginia, consistently ranking in the top 10% statewide for the past decade.

The most impressive strength at Cheat Lake is mathematics. With 72.1% of students proficient in math, the school outperforms the state average by more than 32 percentage points—a remarkable 83% advantage. This excellence is consistent across all grade levels, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders all scoring between 70-73% proficient. English Language Arts scores are also strong at 63.6% proficient, and the school shows clear growth as students advance, improving from 53.2% proficiency in 3rd grade to 70.2% by 5th grade. Science achievement is equally notable, with 55.3% of 5th graders proficient compared to just 34.6% statewide. When compared to nearby schools, Cheat Lake stands out significantly—it outperforms Eastwood Elementary by 21 points in math and Mountainview Elementary by nearly 19 points. The contrast with schools in the neighboring Preston County Schools district is even starker, as Cheat Lake's math proficiency is 2.6 times higher than West Preston School.

What makes these results particularly impressive is that Cheat Lake achieves them efficiently. The school maintains a moderate student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1—higher than peers like Skyview Elementary (11:1) or Mylan Park Elementary (13:1)—yet still produces superior outcomes. Additionally, at $12,088 per student, Cheat Lake spends less than most comparable schools while delivering top-tier results. The school's main areas for growth include supporting special education students, whose performance has declined in recent years, and narrowing the achievement gap for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For families seeking academic excellence with strong operational efficiency, Cheat Lake offers a compelling option.

754

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,764

Per pupil spending ?

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508-9274

(304) 594-2772

District: Monongalia County Schools

Students who attend Cheat Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mountaineer Middle School
High:	University High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

4.9%

African American:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (66% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Monongalia County Schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg57%

West Virginia avg44%

27^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Elementary Schools in the Monongalia County Schools

4^th of 55Monongalia 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	87.6	27 of 355	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	89.1	18 of 355	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	24 of 368	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	24 of 368	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	13 of 375	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	9 of 380	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	89.7	16 of 383	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	89.2	15 of 392	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	83.6	44 of 399	89.0%	★★★★☆
2016	85.4	29 of 402	92.8%	★★★★★
2015	87.6	22 of 408	94.6%	★★★★★
2014	82.5	40 of 422	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	84.8	26 of 428	93.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.7	16 of 426	96.2%	★★★★★
2011	90.9	13 of 426	96.9%	★★★★★
2010	92.8	15 of 427	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	86.5	21 of 420	95.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	76.1	15 of 187	92.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	63.3	34 of 75	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	71.8	19 of 154	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	26 of 146	82.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	73.2	14 of 98	85.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	17 of 300	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	89.0	14 of 302	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	17 of 316	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	24 of 317	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	7 of 325	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	3 of 322	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	15 of 339	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.5	12 of 366	96.7%	★★★★★
2017	79.0	42 of 381	89.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	77.1	17 of 156	89.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	75 of 315	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	63.5	90 of 328	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	61 of 336	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	112 of 333	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	159 of 347	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	103 of 335	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.1	208 of 368	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.2	289 of 382	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	35 of 303	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	83.2	33 of 305	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	31 of 325	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	28 of 322	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	25 of 330	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.9	14 of 333	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	22 of 338	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	84.1	28 of 364	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	80.0	40 of 382	89.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	99.2	1 of 17	94.1%	★★★★★
2017	40.4	145 of 218	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	44.2	91 of 165	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.1	104 of 171	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.0	74 of 183	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.0	29 of 180	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	99.2	4 of 185	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	46.3	126 of 258	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.0	278 of 377	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.6	29 of 353	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	90.2	17 of 353	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	23 of 367	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	26 of 366	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	18 of 373	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.6	12 of 376	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	20 of 373	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	89.4	16 of 374	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	82.5	46 of 382	88.0%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)94th percentile~ school

African American (2017)92nd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2017)89th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2022)88th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)86th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2017)55th percentile-34 vs school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics72%+33 vs state

English Language Arts64%+16 vs state

Science55%+21 vs state

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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 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 All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cheat Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	154 Crosby Rd	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 594-2772	754	46	16.3	21.1%	664 (88.1%)	21 (2.8%)	16 (2.1%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.9%)	87.6	27^th of 355 public elementary schools	92.4%		89.1	18^th of 355 public elementary schools	94.9%	9	73.0	73.3	70.2	72.1	53.2	67.2	70.2	63.6	55.3	$9,764	$706	$9,058
Eastwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	677 201st Memorial Hwy	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 284-8226	642	41	15.6	36.1%	501 (78.0%)	24 (3.7%)	37 (5.8%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.7%)	65.8	93^rd of 355 public elementary schools	73.8%		60.4	120^th of 355 public elementary schools	66.2%	27	60.0	47.1	46.7	50.9	52.9	56.9	58.7	56.3	55.4	$10,691	$1,034	$9,657
Brookhaven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Baker St	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9236	550	36	15.2	39.3%	510 (92.7%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	83.3	39^th of 355 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.2	35^th of 355 public elementary schools	90.1%	4	64.9	59.2	65.3	63.1	59.1	63.2	72.2	65.6	56.9	$9,846	$1,114	$8,732
North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	825 Chestnut Ridge Rd	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9280	586	41	14.3	40.7%	335 (57.2%)	54 (9.2%)	46 (7.8%)	111 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.8%)	72	73^rd of 355 public elementary schools	79.4%		70.5	79^th of 355 public elementary schools	77.7%	6	56.6	60.7	50.7	56.2	56.6	58.3	66.7	60.4	45.3	$11,600	$874	$10,725
Mountainview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	661 Greenbag Rd	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 291-9255	645	48	13.4	46.0%	537 (83.3%)	44 (6.8%)	25 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	57.8	136^th of 355 public elementary schools	61.7%		52.9	161^st of 355 public elementary schools	54.6%	25	51.1	60.4	48.5	53.2	41.5	57.1	51.6	50.0	42.3	$12,292	$2,159	$10,133
Wisdom Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	13 S. High Street	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Wisdom Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(304) 404-3130	0																		(n/a)
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3647 Collins Ferry Rd	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9347	568	40	14.2	32.7%	426 (75.0%)	50 (8.8%)	20 (3.5%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (8.6%)	84.5	37^th of 355 public elementary schools	89.6%		82.7	40^th of 355 public elementary schools	88.7%	3	71.8	64.0	62.0	65.6	56.4	62.9	68.5	62.9	59.8	$10,920	$842	$10,079
Skyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	668 River Rd	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 284-2890	373	34	11.0	61.1%	315 (84.5%)	15 (4.0%)	12 (3.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	47.3	187^th of 355 public elementary schools	47.3%		47	183^rd of 355 public elementary schools	48.5%	4	51.6	51.2	50.0	50.9	40.6	48.8	53.3	47.3	28.3	$14,990	$2,037	$12,953
Ridgedale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Goshen Rd	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9231	536	32	16.8	23.2%	515 (96.1%)	10 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	87.4	29^th of 355 public elementary schools	91.8%		87.9	23^rd of 355 public elementary schools	93.5%	6	75.8	71.3	56.9	67.9	65.2	63.8	75.0	67.9	51.4	$10,217	$775	$9,443
Mylan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Mylan Park Ln	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 983-7700	457	35	13.0	44.9%	424 (92.8%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	69.3	84^th of 355 public elementary schools	76.3%		76.6	57^th of 355 public elementary schools	83.9%	27	56.1	69.1	59.4	62.2	47.7	58.8	56.3	54.7	42.2	$12,922	$2,297	$10,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheat Lake Elementary School

What district is Cheat Lake Elementary School in?

Monongalia County Schools

What schools do graduates of Cheat Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cheat Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountaineer Middle School
High : University High School

Is Cheat Lake Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of West Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Cheat Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Cheat Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cheat Lake Elementary School?

Students at Cheat Lake Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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