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Altizer Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 263 students

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Posted May 20, 2010

This School has helped my Neice so much, she has grown into such an inteligent little lady, The teachers are so into helping ot the children, and not so much worried about the Scools reputation, I give them An A++ ther are Great


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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

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
83%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
72%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
67%
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 Students14%
Female13%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female48%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students10%
Female9%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White7%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Economically non-disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students18%
Female26%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
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 Students51%
Female62%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students34%
Female43%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students26%
Female29%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students34%
Female48%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
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%
Female28%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students16%
Female6%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female28%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female17%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities20%
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 93% 93%
Black 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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250 Third St Altizer
Huntington, WV 25705
Phone: (304) 528-5100

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