Summary:
Zip code 26147 is home to just one elementary school, Pleasant Hill School, a small Pre-K through 4th grade institution in Grantsville, WV, serving 152 students within the Calhoun County Schools district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Pleasant Hill School is a clear academic standout, particularly in mathematics. The school earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide, a remarkable feat given its district is rated just 2 stars. In math, 72.9% of students are proficient, which is nearly double the state average of 39.4% and more than double the district's 35.8%. This strength is consistent across grades, with 3rd graders at 76% proficiency and 4th graders at 69.6%. The school also benefits from an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, which likely supports this high level of math achievement through more individualized instruction. Per-student spending is also strong at $14,452, above the national average.
However, the school's profile is not uniformly strong. In English Language Arts (ELA), Pleasant Hill School performs essentially at the state average, with 47.9% proficiency compared to 47.6% statewide. Notably, 3rd grade ELA scores (44.0%) actually fall below the state average (44.6%), while 4th graders improve to 52.2%. This creates an interesting pattern: math achievement is highest in 3rd grade and dips slightly in 4th, while ELA shows the opposite trend, improving as students advance. The school's ranking has been consistently strong over three years, fluctuating between 75th and 95th place statewide. While the school is a "math powerhouse," its relative weakness in early-grade ELA represents a clear opportunity for improvement to become a more balanced, comprehensive academic institution.
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