Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

West Liberty-Salem Middle School/High School

Public | 6-12 | 669 students

Community Rating

4 stars


Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

4 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted December 30, 2009

Not to offend the parent comment, but OGT's are simply a joke as well as most of the standardized tests. They are merely money makers now. I just got out of high school and I am now in college. Educationally, I was more than prepared. The English program is excellent. It isn't perfect by any means but what school is? Many schools do not have this quality of education. Honestly, I could care less for these new educational trends whatever that means. However I would agree that we get out of hand with the 'school of excellence' stuff. That also seems to be just a way to make money but what school doesn't try that either? We did have one of the best attendance records several years back and that is commendable. The teachers are excellent.


Posted March 18, 2009

I am disappointed the test scores have gone down as of late on the OGT. This was once an excellent school but I feel is going down hill. I think they are more interested in the name game then providing the best education possible for the children. West Liberty is very behind on current educational trends.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2005

I think West Liberty is a great school for most kids. They are striving to be the best for all kids. I think they need to focus more attention on the kids who fall through the cracks. Maybe don't quite qualify for help but need it all the same. This isn't just a problem at West Liberty, it is across the board at most schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2004

As an after school advisor I am excited and thrilled at the quality of teachers at this school. I will be sending my kids to this school!
—Submitted by Steve


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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
88%
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

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
87%
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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
79%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabled47%
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled59%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female>95%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled75%
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

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

Math

Reading

Grade 6BelowMet
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8BelowMet

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

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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 Students95%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Writing

All Students96%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
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 Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

 
103 (2011)
 
102 (2010)
 
101 (2009)
 
101 (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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 76%
Black 1% 16%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 14%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%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 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 91%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 56%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 98%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

7208 US Hwy 68 North
West Liberty, OH 43357
Phone: (937) 465-1060

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT