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Kenova Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 374 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 3, 2011

At first glance I wasn't sure what to think of this school. My little boy has been in pre-k now for two years. I think this has proven an extraordinary school. The teachers are top notch, and with it, esp; (Ms. Brendi pre-k). The principal is very involved and caring. My son is profoundly autistic & its truly the highlight of his day 'getting to go to school'. He gets very excited to go. They have bent over backwards to motivate and accommodate my son. My husband and I are pleased that my son has had such a good experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2008

We have been at Kenova Elementary for three years and have been very impressed. The principal, staff, and teachers have been wonderful. Both academics and extra-curricular activities are emphasized and strongly supported.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2007

I have been a bit dissapointed in Kenova Elementary School myself, for a school that has 1 teacher for every 14 students you would think that they would know a little more about what is going on and they should be able to give the kids a lot of one on one attention.
—Submitted by Leigh, a parent


Posted August 18, 2005

So far three of four children have gone to Kenova Elementary. The principle, teachers, and staff try their best not to hold one student above the others. They also seem to find different ways to get the kids to read more and to interact within the classrooms. You can really tell the the entire staff really cares about everyone and makes them feel special in all that they do.
—Submitted by Sherry, 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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
89%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
87%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
87%
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 Students52%
Female59%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female54%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students37%
Female38%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities41%
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 Students48%
Female45%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female41%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female36%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female23%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities31%
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 Students59%
Female55%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female55%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students34%
Female27%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 93%
Black 1% 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 59%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1400 Poplar St
Kenova, WV 25530
Phone: (304) 453-1521

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