The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Arthur I Boreman Elementary School
Arthur I Boreman Elementary School sits in Middlebourne, the county seat of Tyler County, West Virginia, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school within the Tyler County Schools district, a small rural system operating four schools. The town itself lies along Middle Island Creek and has a compact, traditional grid layout centered on the Tyler County Courthouse and Main Street. Small businesses, churches, and county government buildings define the civic fabric. Many residents commute to chemical and manufacturing plants along the Ohio River rather than working in town, and the broader community has been experiencing slow population decline over recent census cycles with no major housing developments or commercial expansion on the horizon.
The school's enrollment is modest for its grade band, with class sizes that allow for relatively small testing groups. The student body is entirely white, which reflects the broader demographic character of Tyler County. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available in the provided records, nor were individualized education program rates or English learner figures. A parent wanting to understand the economic needs of the student population would need to ask the school directly for that information.
On state assessments through the West Virginia General Summative Assessment, the most recent results paint a picture of solid math performance across the tested grades. Third, fourth, and fifth graders all produced proficiency rates that sit comfortably above what West Virginia typically sees, with fourth grade standing out as the strongest. Math is clearly a relative strength here. English language arts results are more uneven. Third grade proficiency was notably lower, with fewer than half of tested students reaching proficiency, while fourth and fifth grades showed much stronger results in the low-to-mid range. Science was assessed only at fifth grade, where a bare majority of students demonstrated proficiency. Participation was full across every tested grade and subject, which speaks to consistent engagement with the state assessment process. No multi-year trend data was available because only a single year of results was reported, so a parent looking for whether performance is improving or declining over time would not find that answer in the current records.
Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there are no state assessment results for grades six through eight, and this is expected given the grade band served. There is no graduation rate to report, as the school does not include high school grades. Average scale scores were missing across all subjects and grades, which limits the ability to look beyond proficiency rates into how students are performing at different levels within the proficiency bands.
The housing market around the school tells its own story. Home values in the school's zip code are well below the statewide benchmark and dramatically below the national figure, making this one of the more affordable areas for families looking to buy. At the same time, values have been declining modestly year over year, contrasting with slight appreciation at both the state and national levels. The estimated monthly mortgage on a typical home, assuming a standard down payment, is quite low by national standards. Rental data was not available. The broader economic context includes a national unemployment rate holding steady and mortgage rates that have been fluctuating in a narrow range. Tyler County's affordability, measured as a price-to-income ratio against national figures, remains favorable for those with stable employment.
Middlebourne's civic life is anchored by the courthouse, the old Tyler County High School building (a Neoclassical structure that now houses the county historical society), and the Middlebourne Historic District, which ties together residential, commercial, and institutional properties in a walkable core. Nearby natural recreation is available at The Jug and Conaway Run Wildlife Management Areas. No public library branch or transit system was identified in publicly reported sources, which is consistent with the town's rural character. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent parent-relevant changes or strategic initiatives, so a parent wanting to understand the district's priorities would need to go directly to Tyler County Schools for that information.
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