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East Bank Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 437 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 6, 2009

east bank was the best school i have ever been to. they teacher s were so warm and inviting and helped students when they could. posted by a former student


Posted April 22, 2008

I love East Bank and think we have great students and a great staff! We do have our issues, but I think our school is a great place to learn and teach!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 8, 2007

EBMS is one of the best schools in this district. Students are able to work with a staff who cares about them and their academic progress. Administrators connect with teachers and parents on a regular basis and are present at all school functions.
—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 44% in 2010.

161 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

161 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

159 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

155 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
63%
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 47% in 2010.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

128 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
69%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 39% in 2010.

128 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
47%
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 38% in 2010.

151 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

150 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

146 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

148 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
52%
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 Students34%
Female44%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students25%
Female37%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female21%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students16%
Female17%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities18%
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 Students37%
Female35%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female35%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students27%
Female27%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female16%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
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 Students28%
Female25%
Male31%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students23%
Female30%
Male16%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students22%
Female20%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%

Social Studies

All Students23%
Female25%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 93%
Black 6% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 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 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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First and Brannen
East Bank, WV 25067
Phone: (304) 595-2311

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