Summary:
The 25015 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with the Midland Trail Elementary School and Belle Elementary School consistently outperforming the Kanawha County and West Virginia averages, while the middle and high schools, Du Pont Middle School and Riverside High School, lag behind.
The elementary schools in the area stand out for their strong academic performance. Midland Trail Elementary is ranked 108 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest percentage of white students at 98.05% and outperforms the county and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency. Belle Elementary, ranked 172 out of 368, also significantly outperforms the county and state in 3rd-grade math proficiency. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their success.
In contrast, the middle and high schools in the 25015 zip code area struggle academically. Riverside High School lags behind the county and state averages in math, English language arts, and science proficiency for 11th-grade students. Similarly, Du Pont Middle School underperforms the county and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency across grades 6-8. The racial homogeneity of the schools, with a predominantly white student population, and the varying spending per student, ranging from $10,995 at Riverside High School to $13,148 at Midland Trail Elementary, may be factors worth further investigation to understand the performance gaps.
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