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William H. Wetsel Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 409 students

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Posted July 4, 2008

I like the elementrary schools in Madison Co. But the Middle school has not been so good. There are a handful of good teachers but each year I see more and more of them leave. My son had a rough 6th grade year. but had a good home room teacher that helpped him out.(she is no longer with madison) 7th grade was worse and with out a good home room teacher he seemed to fall through the cracks. I spent alot of time last year teaching at home material that was not covered during the day. I'm not sure I want to send him back for 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


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

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
80%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students85%
Female students91%
Male students78%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female students77%
Male students62%
Black students29%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students84%
Female students85%
Male students84%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female students48%
Male students51%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students52%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

English: Writing

All Students83%
Female students89%
Male students76%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students23%
Female students21%
Male students25%
Black students10%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students25%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities20%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English23%
Not migrant23%

Science

All Students94%
Female students92%
Male students95%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students90%
Female students96%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the 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.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 57%
Black 13% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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186 Mountaineer Lane
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: (540) 948-3783

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