Summary:
The 25621 zip code is home to a single school, Gilbert Pk8, an elementary school serving grades PK-8 with 415 students. Gilbert Pk8 is part of the Mingo County Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gilbert Pk8's academic performance on the West Virginia Assessment tests is generally below the Mingo County Schools district and the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 16% to 57.5% in math, 25.5% to 55.8% in English Language Arts, and 6.9% to 30.2% in science. The school's performance has been declining over the past two years, with proficiency rates dropping in most subject areas. Gilbert Pk8 spent $11,460 per student in the 2018-2019 school year and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1 for the 2023-2024 school year.
The consistent decline in Gilbert Pk8's academic performance is concerning, and the school's performance is generally below the district and state averages. While the school has access to adequate resources, the declining academic performance suggests that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Additionally, it is likely that Gilbert Pk8 serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, which can present unique challenges and barriers to student learning that the school may need to address through specialized programs and support services.
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