Gatewood Elementary School

 
Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

Social Studies
 35% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

Science
 20% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

Math
 30% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

Grade 4

Reading
 21% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

Social Studies
 42% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

Science
 32% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

Math
 63% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 43% in 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, math and science, and grades 3 through 8 in social studies.
• The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

Testing in West Virginia: An Overview

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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 different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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