Lubeck Elementary School

Lubeck Elementary School in Parkersburg, WV, serves 381 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has become one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking 19th out of 355 West Virginia elementary schools with a 5-star rating. Part of Wood County Schools, Lubeck has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 64th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 95th percentile today—a sustained turnaround that suggests real, systemic changes in teaching and school culture.

What truly sets Lubeck apart is its exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics. With 78.3% of students proficient in math—compared to just 39.4% statewide—the school nearly doubles the state average. Fifth graders shine especially bright, with 83.9% achieving math proficiency versus 44% statewide. Reading and ELA scores are also strong at 67.4% proficiency, outpacing the district by nearly 15 points. When compared to nearby schools, Lubeck outperforms the median by roughly 30 percentage points in math and 25 points in ELA. Only Criss Elementary School ranks higher locally, while schools like Madison Elementary and Franklin Elementary Center trail significantly behind.

Perhaps most impressive is Lubeck's success with students from low-income backgrounds—the school ranks 8th out of 314 schools statewide for this group, placing it in the top 3% of all West Virginia elementary schools. The school also excels with special education students (15th of 158 schools) and shows no significant achievement gaps between boys and girls. All of this is accomplished with moderate per-student spending ($12,471) and reasonable class sizes (14.6 students per teacher), proving that instructional quality and school culture matter more than resources alone. While science scores (51.6% proficiency) offer room for growth, Lubeck's overall record of equitable, high-level achievement makes it a standout choice for families in the Parkersburg area.