Summary:
The 26405 zip code has only one school, Kasson Elementary/Middle School, which serves grades PK-8 and has 165 students enrolled. The school is part of the Barbour County Board of Education district, which is ranked 48 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kasson Elementary/Middle School's test scores are mixed compared to the district and state averages. The school excels in 3rd grade Math (72.2% proficiency vs. 53.6% district, 53% state) and 3rd grade ELA (72.2% vs. 47.2% district, 44.8% state), but its performance declines in the upper elementary and middle school grades, particularly in Math. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 261 out of 368 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 356 out of 368 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance.
While Kasson Elementary/Middle School outperforms the Barbour County Board of Education district and the state of West Virginia in some areas, its overall performance is still below state averages in many subjects and grade levels. The school's relatively low district ranking and the district's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger may indicate challenges with funding, resources, and support that could be impacting the school's performance. Further analysis of the district's and school's budgets, staffing, and resource allocation could provide insights into these potential issues.
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