Summary:
Zip code 25621, serving the Gilbert, WV area, contains exactly one school: Gilbert PK8, a combined elementary and middle school within the Mingo County Schools district.
For parents considering this area, Gilbert PK8 is a mid-sized rural school with 409 students and a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The school shows a distinct pattern of strengths and weaknesses depending on grade level. The most impressive results come in the early grades: 3rd graders achieve 60.7% proficiency in math and 53.6% in English Language Arts (ELA), both well above state averages. The 7th grade also shines, particularly in ELA where 61.5% of students are proficient—a remarkable 15.6 points above the state average. However, these bright spots are offset by significant struggles in the middle grades. The 6th grade posts just 19.4% math proficiency and 29.0% ELA proficiency, while 8th grade math is alarmingly low at 10.2%. Overall, the school trails state averages by 10.1 points in math, 4.8 points in ELA, and 8.4 points in science.
The school's overall state ranking has improved recently, moving from 312th to 257th, though it still holds a 1-star rating. With per-student spending of $11,460, the school has reasonable resources, yet outcomes vary dramatically by grade. The exceptional 3rd grade performance suggests effective teaching strategies exist that could be replicated in other grades. The most pressing concern is the sharp decline in 6th and 8th grade performance, which indicates students may be falling behind as they progress. For parents, this means early elementary years are a relative strength, but the middle school years require careful attention and possibly supplemental support, especially in math.
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