Summary:
Zip code 26378 is home to a single public school, Jane Lew Elementary School, which serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with an enrollment of 271 students, making it the sole educational option for families in this area.
Jane Lew Elementary School stands out as a clear academic bright spot within the Lewis County Schools district. While the district itself is ranked in the bottom 13% of West Virginia districts (47th out of 54), Jane Lew Elementary performs above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranks 160th out of 355 schools statewide, placing it in the 55th percentile with a 3-star rating. This represents a dramatic improvement from the previous year, when the school was in the 27th percentile with a 1-star rating. The school also maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4, suggesting smaller class sizes that may allow for more individualized attention.
Academically, the school shows notable strengths and some areas for growth. In Mathematics, 53.2% of students are proficient, which is 24.5 percentage points higher than the district average and 13.8 points above the state average. In English Language Arts, 50% of students are proficient, exceeding both district and state averages. The 5th grade ELA performance is particularly impressive at 64.1% proficiency, well above the state average. However, 3rd grade ELA is a weakness at only 35% proficiency, falling below the state average. Science proficiency in 5th grade (33.3%) is only marginally better than district and state averages, making it a potential area for future focus. Per-student spending was $12,406 in 2018-2019, though more recent financial data is not available.
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