Test Scores for Kanawha County Schools

Kanawha County Schools

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WESTEST 2 Results
WESTEST 2 Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

200 Elizabeth St
Charleston, WV 25311
Kanawha County
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PH: (304) 348-7770

Grades PK, 1-12
28,458 students
73 schools

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WESTEST 2 Results

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 3

Reading

46% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

Social Studies

38% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

Science

42% (2010)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

Math

43% (2010)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

43% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

Social Studies

38% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

Science

35% (2010)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

Math

47% (2010)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

46% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

Social Studies

36% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

Science

39% (2010)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

Math

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

47% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

Social Studies

37% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

Science

41% (2010)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

Math

45% (2010)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

48% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

Social Studies

42% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.

Science

43% (2010)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

Math

51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

44% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

Social Studies

35% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

Science

45% (2010)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

Math

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 9

Reading

39% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

Social Studies

37% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

Science

30% (2010)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

Math

32% (2010)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

Reading

43% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

Social Studies

47% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.

Math

40% (2010)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Reading

35% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

Social Studies

32% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

Math

41% (2010)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading/language arts, math and science, and grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
The WESTEST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

More about the tests

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

WESTEST 2 Results by Subgroup

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	52%
Male	41%
Black	32%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Economically non-disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	48%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	38%
Female	36%
Male	39%
Black	21%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	33%
Multiracial	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Economically non-disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	39%
English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	42%
Female	41%
Male	43%
Black	26%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	44%
English language learners	39%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	43%
Black	29%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	39%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	50%
Male	35%
Black	25%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Economically non-disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	32%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	38%
Female	37%
Male	38%
Black	18%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	36%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	33%
Male	37%
Black	19%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	36%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	48%
Black	29%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	48%
Multiracial	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	32%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	54%
Male	39%
Black	32%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Economically non-disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	57%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	36%
Female	34%
Male	37%
Black	23%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	38%
English language learners	50%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	39%
Male	39%
Black	22%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	41%
Multiracial	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	43%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	48%
Male	50%
Black	39%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	65%
Multiracial	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Economically non-disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	64%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	41%
Black	34%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	58%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Economically non-disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	53%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	37%
Female	36%
Male	38%
Black	29%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	58%
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Economically non-disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	39%
English language learners	53%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	42%
Black	26%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	42%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	44%
English language learners	47%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	39%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	58%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Economically non-disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	53%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	56%
Male	41%
Black	37%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	67%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Economically non-disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	43%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	42%
Female	39%
Male	45%
Black	28%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	40%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	43%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	43%
Black	25%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	60%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Economically non-disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	43%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	52%
Black	34%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	67%
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Economically non-disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	67%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	51%
Male	37%
Black	33%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Economically non-disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	36%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	20%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Economically non-disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	29%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	43%
Male	46%
Black	28%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Economically non-disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	43%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	37%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	29%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	33%
Black	28%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	9%
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	2%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	29%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	38%
Black	20%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	18%
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Economically non-disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	7%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	25%
Male	35%
Black	13%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	20%
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Economically non-disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	33%
English language learners	23%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	33%
Male	32%
Black	17%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	18%
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Economically non-disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	35%
English language learners	29%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	49%
Male	37%
Black	25%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	55%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	39%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	47%
Female	46%
Male	48%
Black	23%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	55%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Economically non-disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	50%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	36%
Male	43%
Black	19%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	64%
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	43%
English language learners	44%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	35%
Female	41%
Male	30%
Black	28%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Economically non-disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	38%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	32%
Female	32%
Male	32%
Black	15%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	n/a
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Economically non-disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	35%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	41%
Black	27%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Economically non-disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	44%

Source: WV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading/language arts, math and science, and grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

More about the tests

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	85%	93%
Black, not Hispanic	13%	5%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	<1%
Hispanic	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	52%	50%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.