Summary:
Zip code 24983, encompassing the Union, WV area, is served by a single school, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 456 students.
As the only school in this zip code, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School is the clear focal point for families in the area. The school is part of the Monroe County Schools district, which currently holds a 1-star rating. However, the school itself is on a strong upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 22nd percentile two years ago to the 50th percentile this year, earning a 3-star rating. This indicates that recent changes are having a positive impact. Overall, the school outperforms its district in nearly every subject and grade level, making it a relative bright spot within the district. However, its performance against the state is mixed: it meets the state average in Math (39.2% proficient), but falls slightly below in English Language Arts (45.8% vs. 47.6%) and significantly below in Science (22.4% vs. 29.3%).
There are two notable trends within the school. First, the 6th-grade class is an exceptional standout, with proficiency rates in Math (52.2%) and ELA (67.4%) that far exceed state averages by 17 and 20 points, respectively. This suggests a particularly effective teacher or a strong cohort of students. Second, there is a concerning "middle school cliff": while grades 3-6 perform well in Math, proficiency plummets in 7th grade (20%) and 8th grade (28.6%), well below state averages. ELA performance is more varied, with strong 5th and 6th grades but weak 3rd and 8th grades. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1, the school has the resources for individualized attention, but the significant grade-level disparities highlight that progress is not uniform. Families should be aware of these strengths and challenges when considering this school.
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