Summary:
The Braxton County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Sutton Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state.
Sutton Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to just 47.9% for the Braxton County Schools district and 53.2% for the state. The school's strong performance extends across grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the district struggle, with several ranking in the bottom quarter of West Virginia elementary schools.
The data also highlights the challenges faced by some of the smaller, more rural schools in the district, such as Little Birch Elementary School, which has only 84 students and consistently low test scores. Overall, the Braxton County Schools district has significant room for improvement, and identifying the factors contributing to the disparities in performance between schools should be a priority for the district.
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