Schools in Zip Code 25202

Zip code 25202 (Tornado, WV) is home to a single elementary school, Andrews Heights Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 233 students within the Kanawha County Schools district.

For parents in this area, Andrews Heights Elementary School is a standout performer that consistently exceeds both district and state averages. The school has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, with its state percentile ranking improving from the 76th to the 79th percentile. In mathematics, 61.1% of students are proficient compared to 39.4% statewide, a remarkable 21.7-point advantage. English Language Arts proficiency stands at 60.0% versus 47.6% statewide. The school's 3rd grade ELA performance is particularly exceptional at 67.9% proficiency, outpacing the state by 23.3 points. Math performance is consistently strong across all grade levels, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders all scoring between 58-68% proficiency, well above state averages. The school maintains a favorable 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio, suggesting a well-resourced learning environment with per-student spending of $11,969.

While the school excels in most areas, 5th grade science represents a relative weakness, with 35.5% proficiency only marginally above the state average of 34.6% and showing a decline from the previous year's 41.7%. Additionally, both math and ELA proficiency decline from 3rd to 5th grade, which may reflect increasing curriculum complexity. Within Kanawha County Schools, Andrews Heights ranks 22nd out of 54 schools, yet its 4-star rating places it above its district's overall 3-star designation, making it a model elementary school. Families should note that no middle or high schools exist within this zip code, so students will transition to schools outside the immediate area for secondary education.