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Belle Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 307 students

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Posted March 25, 2009

Belle is a very good school. The teachers care, the principal cares, and the staff is organized and supportive. My child attended a school nearby, which was the exact opposite of Belle. I am so glad that I transferred to Belle, and my child has been able to receive quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

My son is an out of area student at Belle due to our work schedule. I am so THANKFUL for his Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Thaxton and Mrs. White. They are so caring and have taught our son so much. In Kindergarten he is reading, telling time and learning Math. WOW! He has learned so much in just one year. Belle is a wonderful school and I am glad my son is a part of it. The Centers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2006

The Principal and Teachers really care about the students. They are energetic, caring and knowledgeable. My children have had a positive experience at school and are learning. Belle Elementary is one of the best school's in the area.
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Posted January 4, 2006

I currently have two children enrolled at Belle Elementary and my experience has been the teachers go the 'extra' mile with the children. I have been fortunate to have teachers that really care about my children and their progress. They are always coming up with different strategies to keep them motivative and to help them excel. Hats off to Ms. Snead and Ms. Scites and Belle Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2004

Needs foreign language to be taught. This is not currently offered. In today's vast society, more diversity and cultural issues need to be stressed and taught. This is not currently being done. Praises though for teaching against bullying and drugs. Sports tend to be overemphasized by parents rather than education.
—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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

42 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

42 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

42 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
91%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
71%
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 Students37%
Female45%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students24%
Female25%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female35%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female20%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
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 Students52%
Female41%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female29%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female35%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
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 Students69%
Female79%
Male57%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female82%
Male43%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female68%
Male39%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students33%
Female36%
Male30%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities34%
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 85% 93%
Black 14% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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401 East 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
Phone: (304) 949-2612

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