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Kenna Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 177 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 24, 2010

It nurtures children and provides them with the necessary tools for continuing their education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2010

I have a k-5 student at Kenna. The children and staff are amazing. They are quick and efficient with all problems and they have great activities all the time! If you are looking for a great school this is it!
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Posted April 29, 2008

A fantastic school with wonderful teachers and a great student to teacher ratio.
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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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
89%
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 Students77%
Female94%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female100%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female82%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students65%
Female82%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female63%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female84%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students72%
Female63%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
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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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 83% 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 1%
Black 8% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
Phone: (304) 348-6104

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