Summary:
The 26521 zip code area is home to two schools - Clay-Battelle High School and Mason-Dixon Elementary, both part of the Monongalia County Schools district. While Clay-Battelle High School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 8th out of 112 high schools in West Virginia, Mason-Dixon Elementary lags behind, ranking 279th out of 368 elementary schools in the state.
Clay-Battelle High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' consistently higher test scores compared to the district and state averages in math, English language arts, and science. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3 further contribute to its strong performance. In contrast, Mason-Dixon Elementary's test scores are mostly below the district and state averages, with the exception of 3rd grade math.
The data also reveals a concerning lack of diversity in the student populations of both schools, with over 98% of students being white. Additionally, the absence of free/reduced lunch rate information is a notable data gap, as this metric could provide valuable insights into the socioeconomic status of the student body. The higher per-student spending at Clay-Battelle High School compared to Mason-Dixon Elementary may be a contributing factor to the school's stronger academic performance, but further analysis would be needed to establish a clear connection.
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