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West Jefferson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 303 students

Community Rating

3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 1, 2012

I Think parents need to stop blaming the teachers and Principals and start being active in thier childs EDUCATION!!!! This is my daughter's first year at West Jefferson Middle School and before this she has been inside the district since 2005 and it is now 2012. She is a special needs child that requries alot of attention. I was able to meet with Mrs. Omen before the School year started for the children to fill her in on my daughter's medical condition's as their are several and some conflict with other, her needs and desires, and finally our expectations and the schools expectations. I also met with the IEP staff we did not all see EYE to EYE but all had the same goal to improve my daughters Education. I make countless trips to the school not by appointment and have always found Mrs. Omen Cool Calm and on track! I have always kept communication open by emai, phone, or in person. I have never not been informend about anything reqarding my daughter. I have been able to work with any conficts reqarding my daughter with each staff memeber that comes in contact with her. The school is pretty much new and kept clean. The students seem organized and under control. This school gets a A++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2012

teachers and principals are horrible we need new teachers and pricipals to put our school on top! not the bottom.....
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Disabled58%
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted94%

Reading

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled74%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabled80%
Non-disabled84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled40%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled67%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Disabled20%
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 6BelowAbove
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8AboveMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
96 (2011)
 
92 (2010)
 
86 (2009)
 
89 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 16%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 38%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 14%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 61%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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2 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
Phone: (614) 879-8345

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