Summary:
The 26508 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all of which demonstrate exceptional academic performance. University High School stands out as the top-ranked high school in the area, consistently ranking among the best in West Virginia. The elementary schools, Ridgedale Elementary School and Cheat Lake Elementary School, also excel, with both schools ranking among the top 25 elementary schools in the state.
Academically, the schools in the 26508 zip code area outperform the state and county averages in both mathematics and English Language Arts assessments. Ridgedale Elementary School stands out with exceptional mathematics performance, with 85.9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 51.6%. Cheat Lake Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance across multiple grade levels. The schools' consistent high rankings over multiple years indicate a sustained commitment to educational excellence.
While the schools in the 26508 zip code area have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 87.52% at University High School to 95.43% at Ridgedale Elementary School, the data suggests that higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios may not necessarily translate to higher academic performance, as some of the top-performing schools have relatively average spending and student-teacher ratios compared to the other schools in the area. Overall, the schools in the Monongalia County Schools district within the 26508 zip code area demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence.
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