Summary:
Zip code 25560 (Scott Depot, WV) is served by a single elementary school, Scott Teays Elementary School, which enrolls 435 students in grades PK-5 as part of the top-ranked Putnam County Schools district.
Scott Teays Elementary School is an exceptional choice for families, consistently earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 10% of all West Virginia elementary schools. Its mathematics performance is particularly outstanding, with 73.7% of students proficient compared to just 39.4% statewide—nearly double the state average. The school also excels in English Language Arts, with 65.1% proficiency versus 47.6% statewide, and outperforms its already-strong district in both subjects. Grade-level data shows strong math results across all grades, with 3rd graders at 77.8% proficiency and 4th graders at 75.5%, both far exceeding state averages. While ELA scores dip slightly in 3rd grade (59.3%), they rebound to 69.8% in 4th grade, suggesting effective early intervention programs.
The school's main area of concern is 5th grade science, which dropped sharply from 63.3% to 41.8% proficiency in one year, falling below the district average of 47.3% despite still exceeding the state average of 34.6%. This decline contributed to the school's ranking slipping from 9th to 32nd statewide, though it remains a top-tier institution. With a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 and per-student spending of $9,660, the school offers solid operational resources. However, the lack of free/reduced lunch data makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic context of the student body. For families with elementary-aged children, this single-school zip code offers a remarkably high-quality educational option, though families seeking middle or high school options will need to look beyond the immediate area.
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