Summary:
Zip code 25241 in Evans, West Virginia, is served by a single school, Evans Elementary School, a small PK-5 institution with 147 students that is part of the top-ranked Jackson County Schools district.
For parents, this is a standout school in a rural setting. Evans Elementary consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 10% of all West Virginia elementary schools, currently sitting at #33 out of 355. The school's academic performance in core subjects is exceptional, with 83.1% of students proficient in math and 78% proficient in English Language Arts—roughly double the state averages. This success is supported by a favorable 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,018, which allows for a personalized learning environment. The school shows a clear strength in literacy, with ELA proficiency climbing from 65% in 3rd grade to 87.5% in 5th grade, indicating increasingly effective instruction in upper grades.
However, there are important caveats. While math proficiency starts very strong at 90% in 3rd grade, it drops to 68.8% by 5th grade—a steeper decline than the district average. More concerning is science, where only 25% of 5th graders are proficient, falling 21 points below the district and nearly 10 points below the state. This science gap has actually widened over the past year, making it a clear area needing attention. Additionally, while the school remains elite, its percentile ranking has slipped slightly from 95th to 91st over three years, suggesting other schools are improving faster. Overall, Evans Elementary offers an excellent foundation in reading and math, but parents should be aware of the need for supplemental science support and monitoring of upper-grade math performance.
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