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West Taylor Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 279 students

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5 stars

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

West Taylor Elementary School Great, great school in TaylorCounty Fantastic principal who truly cares about children. Wonderful staff --a true teamwork Parent involvement-Activities which go on through the year to involve parents in the education of their children. Folders that go home everyday to communicate what is going on at West Taylor. On going enrichment programs. Children are rewarded for their accomplishments. Service personnel keeps the school and grounds well groomed. They have an open door policy which makes everyone feel welcome. Very pleasant atmosphere which makes happy learners.


Posted January 6, 2010

The principal knows every student's name and progression in the system. Teachers are wonderful and communication is valued. They do wonderful things for the students and parents are invited to most of the functions. Wonderful School!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

The principal and teachers know each and every student's strengths/weaknesses. There is fantastic communication with the parents. The PTO sponsors family nights that allow students, parents, and teachers/staff to interact through fun activities like bingo for books, breakfast with Santa, and Spring Carnival.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Wonderful principal and great teachers!
—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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
91%

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 43% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
82%

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 Students61%
Female60%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students35%
Female44%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
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 Students64%
Female64%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female59%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female45%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female50%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%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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Rr 3 Box 198
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: (304) 842-0490

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