D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Valley Pk-8

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1 Greyhound Lane, Smithers, WV 25186
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in West Virginia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 44th percentile
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
527
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%44/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 44th percentile in West Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% 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 −35 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 proficiency13% (−27 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 1 Greyhound Lane
City Smithers
ZIP Code 25186
District 5400300
NCES School ID 540030001596
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25186

Understanding the community around Valley Pk-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,953
Per Capita Income $27,719
Poverty Rate 28.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent $597
Owner-Occupied 53.9%
Renter-Occupied 46.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Valley Pk-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.4%
Black 6.8%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 527
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Valley Pk-8?
Valley Pk-8 has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Valley Pk-8?
Valley Pk-8 has 527 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Valley Pk-8 serve?
Valley Pk-8 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Valley Pk-8 receive per student?
Valley Pk-8 receives $14,904 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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