Summary:
Zip code 25669 in Crum, West Virginia, is served by a single school, Crum Pre K-8 School, which educates 236 students from Pre-K through 8th grade in a rural Appalachian setting.
Crum Pre K-8 School is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top quarter of all West Virginia schools. Its overall proficiency rates are exceptional: 65.9% in math, 61.1% in English Language Arts, and 51.3% in science—all far exceeding both the state averages and those of its district, Wayne County Schools. The school’s middle school program (grades 6-8) is particularly remarkable, with proficiency rates 30 to 37 points above state averages in math, ELA, and science. For example, 6th grade math proficiency is 72%, more than double the state average, and 8th grade ELA proficiency is an impressive 81.3%. This consistent excellence suggests the school builds strong foundational skills that pay off significantly in later grades.
However, there is one notable concern: 3rd grade ELA proficiency is just 23.4%, a staggering 21 points below the state average. This is a sharp contrast to the 4th grade ELA score of 58.8%, which is above the state average, suggesting this may be a cohort-specific issue or a transition challenge rather than a systemic problem. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 and per-student spending of $13,606, the school appears to use its resources effectively. The school’s ranking has also improved from the 73rd to the 77th percentile over the past three years, indicating a positive upward trajectory. For parents, this school offers a high-quality education that defies expectations for a rural community, with the only red flag being the 3rd grade reading scores, which are worth investigating further.
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