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Jumping Branch Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 127 students

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Posted August 27, 2009

JBE is a wonderful school. Some of the policies that the principal has enforced are a little silly, such as no food at holiday parties and things like that. To me, it is more like a jail for the day instead of school. Other than that, the school is wonderful!! The teachers are fantastic, especially Mrs. Linda Harvey, and Mrs. Sandra Goins. They were so involved with my children in Pre-K and they went out of their way to make sure the kids had what they needed.I am proud to say that my kids attend Jumping Branch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

It is truly a great school...Thats for sure....One on one attention is great.I would have to say that the atmosphere isn't as pleasureable now as it used to be .The added pressure of keeping up the 'school of excellence' frame of mind has really tensed up the atmosphere for everyone involved. This along with some policies instituted by the principal has taken a lot away from the wonderful family atmosphere that we all enjoyed so much. Even with all this considered JB Elementary is still well into the 90 percentile in ratings.....A definite credit to the public school system in our area.....TC
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2005

I am glad that my children have the same opportunity to experience the greatness of JBE as I did when I went there. This is such a dependable school where everone helps everyone. I hope and pray this school is open for my children's children to have a learning expierience.
—Submitted by Wendy, a parent


Posted September 2, 2005

I have really enjoyed my children going to Jumping Branch...They have learned so much due to the smaller classes and getting more of the one on one help that is needed...The parent involment, the open door policy, the teachers are wonderful.....The principal Ms. Harvey has done a great job the make sure that our children suceed in their goals..........Maria
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2004

JBE is truly a diamond in the rough-Since moving into the district this Fall my children enjoyed attending this school.The curriculum and class-room instruction is secound to none. I can honestly say that JBE has exceeded all of my family's academic expectations. Keep up the Great work!
—Submitted by Samuel Snyder, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
93%

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

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

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

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
100%
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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

13 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

13 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

13 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
100%

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 Students36%
Femalen/a
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students45%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students32%
Femalen/a
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
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 Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
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 Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
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 50%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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Route 3
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
Phone: (304) 466-6025

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