C
Below Average
51/100

Birch River Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 379 Birch River Rd, Birch River, WV 26610
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
78
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%32/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency35% (−5 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—35%math -14 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income—30%math -5 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 379 Birch River Rd
City Birch River
ZIP Code 26610
District 5401020
NCES School ID 540102000828
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26610

Understanding the community around Birch River Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,706
Per Capita Income $27,543
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,600
Median Rent $690
Owner-Occupied 69.6%
Renter-Occupied 30.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Birch River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.7%
Black 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 78
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Birch River Elementary School?
Birch River Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Birch River Elementary School?
Birch River Elementary School has 78 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Birch River Elementary School serve?
Birch River Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Birch River Elementary School receive per student?
Birch River Elementary School receives $13,362 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Birch River Elementary School in 26610 ▼
Avg Home Value
$137,226
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
30.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026