Summary:
Zip code 25537 is home to a single elementary school, Cox Landing Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 within the Cabell County Schools district, a highly-rated district ranked 7th out of 54 in West Virginia.
For parents in this area, Cox Landing Elementary School is a consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating from the state for three consecutive years. Its state ranking has improved every year, climbing from 109th to 81st out of over 350 schools. Overall, the school outperforms both its district and the state in math and English Language Arts (ELA), with 54% proficiency in math and 59.8% in ELA. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1, allowing for more individualized attention. The most recent spending data shows $12,351 per student, providing a solid baseline for resource allocation.
The most striking finding is a clear "4th-grade slump." While 3rd graders achieve strong scores (58.1% math, 61.3% ELA) and 5th graders excel (68% math, 76% ELA), 4th graders drop significantly below both district and state averages, with only 38.7% proficiency in math and 45.2% in ELA. This pattern is consistent across both subjects, suggesting a grade-specific challenge rather than a subject-specific one. However, the school shows a remarkable recovery in 5th grade, with students achieving their highest scores. Additionally, 5th-grade science is a standout area, with a 72% proficiency rate—more than double the state average of 34.6%. This suggests a particularly effective science curriculum. Addressing the 4th-grade dip could be the key to unlocking a potential 5-star rating for this otherwise excellent school.
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