Schools in Zip Code 26149

Zip code 26149, encompassing the rural community of Middlebourne, West Virginia, is served by a single public elementary school, Arthur I Boreman Elementary School, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 273 students.

As the only school in this zip code, Arthur I Boreman Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with a remarkable upward trajectory. The school has climbed from a state ranking of 118th to 48th in just two years, now placing it in the 86th percentile of West Virginia schools with a 4-star rating. Its district, Tyler County Schools, is also highly regarded, ranking 8th out of 54 districts statewide. Academically, the school excels particularly in mathematics, with 70.8% of all students proficient compared to the state average of 39.4%. Fifth-grade math is especially strong at 76.3% proficiency, exceeding the state by over 32 points. English Language Arts performance is also solid at 60.8% proficiency, outpacing the state by 13.2 points. The school maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, and per-student spending of $15,545 reflects a strong financial commitment to education.

While the overall picture is positive, there are areas for attention. Fourth-grade ELA proficiency (48%) falls slightly below the state average (49.6%), marking the only subject-grade combination where the school underperforms. Additionally, 5th-grade science scores dropped significantly from 55.3% to 42.1% year-over-year, a decline worth monitoring. Despite these concerns, the school's rapid improvement, strong math outcomes, and small class sizes make it an attractive option for families with elementary-aged children in this area. The consistent 4-star rating over the past two years suggests the gains are sustainable, and the school's performance within its already strong district positions it as a model for rural elementary education in West Virginia.