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Maxwell Hill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 246 students

 
 
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Posted September 23, 2007

I'm so mad and frustrated with this school. Many parents have begun to question where the fundraising money is going, so the school has conceded to taking field trips. They've implemented a 'discipline committee' which doles out discipline (aka detention) for various infractions such as talking during lunch, not completing homework, etc. Then anyone with two detentions is banned from field trips. They are withholding recess and field trips from students. We've had to correct teachers' spelling and grammar. The first day of school and several other times througout the year the kids are expected to do fundraisers. If the student does not participate in fundraisers, they are ostracized from the fundraising party. That fundraising party excuses the children from all educational activities. In 2007-2008, there are 30 days scheduled off (including holidays). They have told the over achievers to tutor the children that are underperforming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2007

This school has received kudos due to high test scores. Those test scores are not the result of the school's offerings. Most of the students are from middle-and upper-middle class homes where the parents offer many opportunities. They are likely expected to excel.These children are subjected to a drill-and -fill worksheet curriculum with teachers who aren't necessarily interested in innovation. There are few hands-on experiences and even fewer field trips, despite numerous fundraisers. I would say that the music program is top-notch because the teacher is so dedicated. There are much better choices of elementary schools in this district.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 45% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female45%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students46%
Female41%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female94%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female61%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female93%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female86%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

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 11 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.

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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 92%
Black 6% 5%
Asian 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: (304) 256-4599

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