Summary:
The 24853 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Kimball Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 169 students. The school is part of the McDowell County Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kimball Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of West Virginia elementary schools for the past 3 school years, with test scores significantly below the state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science. For example, in 2024-2025, only 10.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 42%. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is better than the state average, and higher-than-average spending per student of $16,339, the educational outcomes for students remain a significant concern.
As the only school serving the 24853 zip code, Kimball Elementary School's performance and the challenges faced by the broader McDowell County Schools district suggest a lack of quality educational options for families in this area. Addressing the school's low performance will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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