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Simpson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 387 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 27, 2011

This is a wonderful school with some bricks and morter issues that, thankfully, do not affect the learning atmosphere. But, there are a few teachers (as in any school) that need to move on. It is unfortunate that there is no regular art class offered and that PE is only 1 time per week. However, music opportunites abound! Many opportunites for parental involvement. PTA is always a way to get involved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2009

Great school with some very good teachers. There are a very few teachers that I would not recommend. It is not a very friendly atmosphere for parents. All in all, I am glad my children attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2008

I think this is a great school, however they tend to overreact.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2004

I have had children at simpson for 10 years now.It is an excellent school. My children never had any kind of problem there. No fights, no guns, no gangs. It is a small school so children get extra attention.All 3 of my kids are honor roll students. All the teachers have been very nice. Mr Harki, the principal is the best. I have one child left in simpson, 5th grade, so next year we all move on, and we will miss this school. Tammy Syslo
—Submitted by tammy syslo, a parent


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.

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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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
90%

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 43% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
89%

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

All Students42%
Female38%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female59%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students39%
Female32%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities43%
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 Students63%
Female70%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female89%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female70%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female48%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
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 Students67%
Female64%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female68%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students46%
Female36%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
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 94% 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Black 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: (304) 326-7060

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