Summary:
Zip code 25403 in Martinsburg, WV, is served by a single elementary school, Orchard View Intermediate School, which enrolls 714 students across grades 3 through 5 as part of the Berkeley County Schools district.
For parents considering this area, Orchard View Intermediate School is the only educational option within the zip code, making it the default choice for families with children in these grades. The school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and spends approximately $11,509 per student, indicating that resources are reasonably allocated. However, academic performance presents a mixed picture. Overall math proficiency stands at 34.1% and English Language Arts at 40.2%, both trailing state averages of 39.4% and 47.6%, respectively. The most concerning trend is a sharp decline in math proficiency as students advance: 49% of 3rd graders are proficient, but this drops to 29.7% in 4th grade and just 27.8% in 5th grade—a 21-point gap that suggests students are struggling to keep pace with increasingly difficult curriculum. Science proficiency in 5th grade is also low at 25.3%, well below the state's 34.6%.
The school's state ranking has improved slightly from the 8th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 17th percentile in 2025-2026, though it remains in the bottom fifth of West Virginia schools. Compared to its district, Orchard View Intermediate School underperforms in nearly every subject and grade level, with the largest deficit in 4th grade math (29.7% vs. 41.0% district). The school's ELA performance is more variable, improving from 3rd to 4th grade before declining in 5th. Given the school's adequate resources but low outcomes, parents may want to inquire about targeted math and science interventions, particularly for upper-grade students, as these appear to be the most significant academic challenges facing the school.
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