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Ridgeview Elementary

Q: Is Ridgeview Elementary a good school?

Ridgeview Elementary ranks 135 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

135^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Ridgeview Elementary in Sophia, WV, is a mid-sized public school serving 453 students in grades PK-5 within the Raleigh County Schools district, which ranks in the top quarter of West Virginia districts.

Ridgeview’s standout strength is its remarkable success with students from low-income backgrounds. In the most recent school year, the school ranked in the 82nd percentile statewide for the performance of its low socio-economic status students—a figure that rivals even the highest-performing schools in the area, such as Crescent Elementary (94th percentile) and Hollywood Elementary (95th percentile). This is a significant achievement and shows the school is highly effective at closing achievement gaps. Ridgeview also excels in mathematics, with a 49.5% proficiency rate that outpaces both the district (42.7%) and state (39.4%). Third-grade math is particularly strong, with 60% of students proficient. The school’s overall state ranking sits at the 62nd percentile, placing it comfortably in the middle of nearby schools—well above Stratton Elementary (9th percentile) and Coal City Elementary (18th percentile), though below the top-tier performers.

However, there are areas that need attention. While female students rank in the 71st percentile statewide, male students lag at the 55th percentile, suggesting a gender achievement gap. Fifth-grade science scores have been volatile, dropping sharply one year before recovering to just above the state average. Math proficiency also declines as students move up, falling from 60% in third grade to 42.6% by fifth grade. Additionally, support for special education students has slipped from the 80th percentile to the 54th percentile in recent years. On a positive note, Ridgeview’s per-student spending of $12,016 is moderate compared to peers, indicating efficient use of resources—especially given its strong results with low-income students. Overall, Ridgeview is a dependable school that does particularly well for certain groups, with clear opportunities for growth in others.

453

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,784

Per pupil spending ?

62.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921

(304) 683-4572

District: Raleigh County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

African American:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2019 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (51% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Above the West Virginia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2019

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg48%

West Virginia avg44%

135^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 6 pts since 2019

From top 32% (2019) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 17Elementary Schools in the Raleigh County Schools

14^th of 55Raleigh 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	57.9	135 of 355	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	159 of 355	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.7	132 of 368	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	113 of 368	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	87 of 375	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	63.5	104 of 380	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	121 of 383	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	51.2	65 of 154	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.1	22 of 146	84.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	87 of 300	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	46.4	164 of 302	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.6	118 of 316	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	154 of 317	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.5	103 of 325	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.7	103 of 322	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	134 of 339	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	56 of 315	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	64.0	89 of 328	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	59.5	108 of 336	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	65 of 333	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	51 of 347	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	63 of 335	81.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.7	139 of 303	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	114 of 305	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	126 of 325	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.9	63 of 322	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	50 of 330	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	88 of 333	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.0	86 of 338	74.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.4	76 of 165	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	51 of 171	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	36 of 183	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	45 of 180	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	38.6	110 of 185	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	122 of 353	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.5	160 of 353	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	119 of 367	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.8	111 of 366	69.7%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	94 of 373	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.0	107 of 376	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	122 of 373	67.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile+20 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2022)58th percentile-19 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+9 vs state

Mathematics50%+10 vs state

Science35%~ state avg

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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
Ridgeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	388 Water Tank Hill Road	Sophia	25921	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 683-4572	453	30	15.1	62.1%	411 (90.7%)	15 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	57.9	135^th of 355 public elementary schools	62.0%		53.7	159^th of 355 public elementary schools	55.2%	24	60.0	44.7	42.6	49.5	57.1	59.2	53.7	57.0	35.2	$10,784	$1,771	$9,013
Coal City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Independence Rd	Coal City	25823	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 683-5001	387	30	12.9	73.0%	367 (94.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	26.1	291^st of 355 public elementary schools	18.0%		26	297^th of 355 public elementary schools	16.3%	6	56.4	27.3	18.2	31.5	61.5	27.3	34.6	38.9	14.6	$10,903	$1,904	$8,999
Hollywood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	412 Old Mill Rd	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4590	240	19	12.6	45.3%	210 (87.5%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.9%)	92	17^th of 355 public elementary schools	95.2%		81.5	44^th of 355 public elementary schools	87.6%	27	83.3	64.7	84.6	76.7	80.0	58.8	80.8	72.2	69.2	$11,566	$750	$10,816
Mabscott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	104 Pershing Avenue	Mabscott	25871	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4583	219	19	11.5	82.4%	150 (68.5%)	38 (17.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.8%)	27.5	286^th of 355 public elementary schools	19.4%		51.4	168^th of 355 public elementary schools	52.7%	118	34.2	40.7	12.1	28.6	39.5	51.9	45.5	44.9	24.2	$13,800	$3,819	$9,981
Crescent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Crescent Rd	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4585	304	20	15.2	47.4%	228 (75.0%)	36 (11.8%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	91.1	20^th of 355 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.5	15^th of 355 public elementary schools	95.8%	5	73.3	74.1	66.0	70.8	80.0	79.6	75.5	78.1	45.3	$10,115	$715	$9,400
Stratton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1129 S Fayette St	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4604	312	24	13.0	83.1%	132 (42.3%)	127 (40.7%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	45 (14.4%)	19.2	322^nd of 355 public elementary schools	9.3%		9.8	344^th of 355 public elementary schools	3.1%	22	55.3	39.4	21.4	38.1	34.2	18.2	35.7	30.1	14.3	$12,326	$2,844	$9,482
Maxwell Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Maxwell Hill Rd	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4599	203	17	11.9	42.5%	161 (79.3%)	15 (7.4%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	16 (7.9%)	78.9	51^st of 355 public elementary schools	85.6%		89.1	19^th of 355 public elementary schools	94.6%	32	73.3	53.1	51.6	59.1	73.3	68.8	67.7	69.9	41.9	$11,795	$483	$11,313
Beckley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	399 Grey Flats Rd	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4620	260	24	10.8	80.5%	124 (47.7%)	89 (34.2%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (15.0%)	31.9	269^th of 355 public elementary schools	24.2%		25.3	301^st of 355 public elementary schools	15.2%	32	42.9	38.7	19.4	34.6	50.0	54.8	35.5	47.1	25.8	$13,193	$3,370	$9,823
Fairdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	772 Bolt Rd.	Fairdale	25839	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 934-7217	387	25	15.4	53.8%	376 (97.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	55.6	149^th of 355 public elementary schools	58.0%		52.2	162^nd of 355 public elementary schools	54.4%	13	62.2	55.0	29.8	49.7	48.7	47.5	59.7	52.1	40.4	$10,702	$739	$9,963
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4575 Robert C Byrd Dr	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4588	272	25	11.1	62.6%	198 (72.8%)	27 (9.9%)	8 (2.9%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.4%)	47.7	184^th of 355 public elementary schools	48.2%		45	192^nd of 355 public elementary schools	45.9%	8	66.7	21.9	28.6	37.9	59.3	43.8	53.6	51.7	39.3	$11,986	$2,098	$9,888

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Elementary

What district is Ridgeview Elementary in?

Raleigh County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Elementary?

Students at Ridgeview Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Ridgeview Elementary a good school?

Ridgeview Elementary ranks 135^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 453 students attended Ridgeview Elementary.

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