Summary:
Zip code 26206 is home to a single elementary school, Glade Elementary School, a small, rural school in Cowen, WV, serving grades PK through 6 with 328 students. This school is part of the Webster County Schools district, which ranks near the bottom of the state, but Glade stands out as a relative bright spot within that district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Glade Elementary is a school on the rise. Its state ranking has improved dramatically over the past three years, jumping from the 17th percentile to the 30th percentile in a single year, which suggests recent changes are having a positive impact. The school's strongest performance is in 4th grade, where proficiency rates in both math (48.7%) and English Language Arts (56.4%) exceed state averages. However, there is a notable "3rd grade slump," where proficiency in math (35%) and ELA (27.5%) falls significantly below state averages. Overall, the school's math proficiency (35.4%) trails the state average by 4 points, with the widest gaps in 3rd and 5th grades, while ELA scores are closer to state norms. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1, the school is well-positioned to provide individualized attention, and it consistently outperforms its district average in nearly every subject and grade level, making it a leader within Webster County.
While the school shows clear strengths and a positive trajectory, mathematics is a consistent area of concern that likely needs targeted intervention. The data also lacks free/reduced lunch percentages and current spending figures, which limits a full understanding of the school's socioeconomic context. Overall, Glade Elementary appears to be a solid, improving school that is outperforming its district, with a particular academic peak in 4th grade and a clear opportunity for growth in math instruction.
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