Summary:
The zip code 26537 contains a single middle school, Central Preston Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Preston County Schools district.
Central Preston Middle School has maintained relatively consistent performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. The school's ranking among West Virginia middle schools has fluctuated in recent years, from 42nd out of 168 schools in 2022-2023 to a projected 56th out of 168 schools in 2024-2025. While the school's overall performance is solid, there are a few areas, such as 6th and 8th grade mathematics and 8th grade science, where proficiency rates could be improved.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and per-student spending of $10,090, Central Preston Middle School appears to have adequate resources to support student learning. However, the school's performance relative to the district and state suggests that there may be opportunities to optimize resource allocation and instructional practices to further enhance academic outcomes for students.
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