Summary:
Zip code 25071 is home to a single middle school, Elkview Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 621 students in the Elkview, WV area, operating within the Kanawha County Schools district.
As the only middle school in this zip code, Elkview Middle School is the default option for local families, and it has recently shown a dramatic upward trend. The school jumped 33 positions in its state ranking, moving from the 44th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 62nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. This improvement is reflected in its academic performance, though results vary significantly by grade and subject. The school's strongest area is 7th grade, where math proficiency reaches 49.0% (well above the state's 36.7%) and English Language Arts proficiency hits 52.9% (above the state's 45.9%). However, 6th grade is a clear area of concern, with math proficiency at just 29.9% and ELA at 39.5%, both notably below state averages. 8th grade sits in the middle, with math at 38.5% (above state) and ELA at 40.8% (below state). Science scores for 8th graders improved significantly year-over-year, rising from 25.3% to 31.6% proficiency, now outpacing both the district and state.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Elkview Middle School is on an upward trajectory, but the experience can differ greatly depending on the grade. The 7th-grade cohort appears exceptionally strong, while 6th graders may need extra support during the transition to middle school. The school's student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1, and per-student spending is $11,869, which provides context for resource allocation. Notably, no free/reduced lunch data is available, limiting socioeconomic analysis. Overall, this is a school showing real improvement, with particular strengths in 7th grade and science, but with clear opportunities for growth in 6th grade and ELA instruction.
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