D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Explorer Academy

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2901 Saltwell Rd, Huntington, WV 25705
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
A
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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
379
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%15/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% 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 −30 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 proficiency27% (−13 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—27%math -21 pts4th percentile (list)
Multiracial—30%math -5 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income—17%math -18 pts5th 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 2901 Saltwell Rd
City Huntington
ZIP Code 25705
District 5400180
NCES School ID 540018001517
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25705

Understanding the community around Explorer Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,928
Per Capita Income $34,504
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,700
Median Rent $894
Owner-Occupied 66.4%
Renter-Occupied 33.6%
View full data for ZIP 25705 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Explorer Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.0%
Two or More Races 16.1%
Black 10.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 379
Teachers (FTE) 31.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has 379 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Explorer Academy serve?
Explorer Academy serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Explorer Academy receive per student?
Explorer Academy receives $15,738 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Explorer Academy in 25705 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,894
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,438
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
33.6%

Other Schools in 25705

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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