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Coalton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 149 students

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Posted September 18, 2006

Coalton Elementary is our third school we have been through and it will be our last. After that someone suggested Coalton. I live in Elkins so it would be a little drive, but I can actually say is it is worth it. My son loves to go! I have never had a school that kept you so informed of what's going on. Since my son has ADHD he needs more one on one interaction. Most public schools can not give that, but this one can. I HIGHLY recommend Coalton Elementary School.
—Submitted by Andrea Terrano, a parent


Posted June 21, 2004

My son attended this school for grades K,1&2.I feel that his teacher did not pay enough attention to his overall grades.It seems that students are passed from grade to grade in this school without meeting the requirements. My son is just one example. At another school in VA, we discovered he did not have half of the needed requirements to be in the third grade.This called my attention to this school and my research has discovered that many children are passed without nearly enough education for the next grade.More attention needs to be paid to the students at elementary level to avoid difficulty in later years.My son struggled for 2 years at his new shcool.I suggest parents that have children in this school make sure that their student(s)are getting the needed education to further them along.
—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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
88%
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 Students41%
Female38%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female44%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female38%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students28%
Female25%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
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 Students47%
Female40%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female60%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students33%
Female30%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students27%
Female20%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
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 Students30%
Female29%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female71%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students19%
Female18%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female24%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
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 99% 93%
Black 1% 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 58%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1 Main St
Coalton, WV 26257
Phone: (304) 636-9164

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