Summary:
Zip code 25560, located in Scott Depot, West Virginia, is served by a single elementary school, Scott Teays Elementary School, which enrolls 435 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the highly rated Putnam County Schools district.
Scott Teays Elementary is a top-performing school within an already excellent district. It consistently ranks in the top 10% of all elementary schools in West Virginia, achieving its best state ranking of #9 out of 355 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school’s greatest academic strength is mathematics, where 73.7% of students are proficient, a rate that is nearly double the state average (39.4%) and well above the district average (57.9%). English Language Arts performance is also strong, with 65.1% proficiency compared to the state’s 47.6%, though it is closer to the district’s 62.3% average, indicating this is a relative area for growth. The student-teacher ratio is 20:1, and per-student spending is $9,660, though this figure is from the 2018-2019 school year.
One notable concern is a significant drop in 5th-grade science scores. In 2024-2025, 63.3% of students were proficient in science, but that fell to 41.8% in 2025-2026, now below the district average of 47.3%—a 21.5 percentage point decline in a single year. This likely contributed to the school’s state ranking slipping to #32 in 2025-2026, even though math and ELA scores remain high. For parents, this school offers exceptional math instruction and solid reading skills, but the science dip and the slight ranking decline are worth monitoring. Overall, Scott Teays Elementary provides a rigorous academic environment within one of West Virginia’s best districts, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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