Summary:
Zip code 25443 is home to a single elementary school, Shepherdstown Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the Jefferson County Schools district in West Virginia.
Shepherdstown Elementary School is a clear academic standout, ranking 74th out of 355 elementary schools in the state (79th percentile) and earning a 4-star rating. The school significantly outperforms both its district and state averages in nearly every subject. For the 2025-2026 school year, overall math proficiency was 60.6%, compared to 40.2% for the district and 39.4% for the state. English Language Arts proficiency was 53.9%, versus 50.6% for the district and 47.6% for the state. Science proficiency in 5th grade was 55.6%, a remarkable 21 points above the state average. The school also shows a strong upward trajectory, jumping from the 63rd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 79th percentile in 2025-2026, a 57-place improvement in state ranking.
One notable finding is a "3rd grade dip" in English Language Arts, where proficiency drops to 48.9%—the school's lowest score across all subjects and grades, and slightly below the state average of 44.6%. This contrasts with 4th grade (57.1%) and 5th grade (54%) ELA scores, suggesting a possible transition challenge. Math, however, remains consistently strong across all grade levels, ranging from 58.6% to 66%, indicating a well-aligned math program. The most dramatic improvement is in 5th-grade Science, which surged from 35% to 55.6% proficiency in just one year—a 20.6-point increase that may reflect a new curriculum or targeted intervention. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1 and spending of $10,896 per student, Shepherdstown Elementary School offers a supportive learning environment and is clearly on an upward path, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.
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