Summary:
The 26505 zip code area of Morgantown, West Virginia is home to 6 schools that are part of the highly-ranked Monongalia County Schools district, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative school.
The standout schools in this area are Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Middle School, which are ranked 1st and 4th respectively out of 168 middle schools in West Virginia and have 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 60% of students proficient or better in core subjects. At the elementary level, Suncrest Elementary School stands out with its exceptional 3rd-grade math scores, where 80.7% of students are proficient or better.
Overall, the schools in the 26505 zip code area demonstrate strong performance, with high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios. However, there is a noticeable gap between the top-tier middle schools and the more variable elementary school results, suggesting room for improvement in bringing all schools up to the level of the district's best performers.
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