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Brushfork Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 207 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 7, 2013

My husband went to the school to pick up my son at the end of the day because there was a death in our family. The secretary advised him to let the teacher know before taking our son out of the school. The teacher said " I DON'T HAVE TIME TO TALK TO YOU!" So he waited to try and tell her he was just picking up our son and she said " I TOLD YOU! I DON'T HAVE TIME TO TALK TO YOU!" ---- So you can see the attitude of at least one teacher in this school. The principal told my husband he would talk with her. I think she owes my husband an apology. I cannot wait until my son is out of her class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2011

Me and my daughter love this school for the quality of the education and the people there (students and staff). However, I do not agree with all school activities to be paid events (dances, festivals, and such). In the last 3 years, I do not recall a single fully school-sponsored event.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2010

my son was threatend on the bus.Nothing was done. Complaint was given to the right people and I was told that one of the employees was kin to the children,And they wold talk to the mother of the children. Tell you what if it happens this year I'll bring a Law suite against the school and the employees.Maybe then we can stop all the junk going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

I love Brushfork because of the wonderful teachers and caring principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2008

Both of my boys love going to school,and I think that says it all!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2007

The teacher is okay, although she can't be bothered to tell us if there is a problem with our child. The only thing that's okay is the teacher, but the principal's hands are tied to do anything about anything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2005

I went to Brushfork and it was a fantastic school. Parents often took their kids out of other area schools and brought them over to our school. I'm proud to have attended there. Top notch place for your kids!
—Submitted by Richard Underwood III, a former student


Posted October 26, 2004

This school is the best scool because it is small and the teachers have time for all of the students. I am in middle school now and brushfork prepared me verry well for higher standards of schooling.
—Submitted by Jeffrey Green, a former student


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 45% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
80%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

30 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
81%
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

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students23%
Female6%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female50%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female38%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students17%
Female13%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities20%
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 Students33%
Female27%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female27%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students17%
Female9%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students21%
Female9%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
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%
Femalen/a
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
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 97% 93%
Black 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 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 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Rt 4 Box 93
Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304) 325-7066

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