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Buffalo Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 469 students

 
 
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Posted July 11, 2008

My son has attended this school for two years and during that time I have been actively involved in the school as a volunteer. The school recently was awarded the school of excellence and it is my opinion that it was well deserved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

I'm very pleased with this school. My kids have all had a wonderful experience here, and were challenged to excel academically. I would highly recommend it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2007

I am very disappointed in this school. Several of the teachers are unprofessional and while the principal is very nice she doesn't have very good management skills. There isn't enough help with office and security measures. Academics good still use improvement. Children need more positive encouragement from teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2005

The quality of academic programs is good now and it seems to be improving. All types of extra curricular activities are provided by or in connection with the school. Parent involvement is outstanding. The parents are encouraged to help with everything in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

Great school w/low teacher/student ratio. I love the teachers and programs offered.
—Submitted by Liz Mullins, 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.

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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
76%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
73%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
81%
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 Students61%
Female55%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female30%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities55%
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 Students57%
Female53%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female32%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students42%
Female42%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
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 Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female57%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female38%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities34%
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 98% 92%
Asian 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black 0% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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331 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
Phone: (304) 429-2911

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