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Tygarts Valley Middle/High School

Public | 6-12 | 478 students

 
 
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Posted May 2, 2011

i have been attending this school since i was an 7th grader, i am currently a junior, i love this school, like any school we have drama, but its so much less here. i enjoy attending here.


Posted August 17, 2009

wellllllllllll ; its an okay school. i do attend there as a freshmen in high school! i know my middle school years werent the best,& i only have on teacher that i know is the only teachable one there and thats Tom Wamsley! that man can teach you & make you laugh all at the same time. thanks wamsley for everything. welllll ; i guess i got the drama years coming, ehh high school,anyways wish me good luck! [=
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 10, 2009

i'm a 7th grader at Tygarts Valley and its an awesome school people are nice and the teachers are really nice they make learning fun i's a really good school to go to
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 23, 2008

I love attending this school, we have a great teaching staff and a excellent education program. It benefits both students and the teachers. Lets go Bulldogs!
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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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
66%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
63%

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

The state average for Math was 38% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

70 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
58%
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 36% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
55%
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 39% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
60%
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 42% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
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

All Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students35%
Female44%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students39%
Female41%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students35%
Female34%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities42%
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 Students41%
Female45%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female55%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female43%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students26%
Female33%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities29%
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 Students8%
Female9%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White7%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Economically non-disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female47%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female37%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities37%

Social Studies

All Students15%
Female22%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged24%
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 Students16%
Female17%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students27%
Female31%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female14%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students28%
Female33%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
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

Math

All Students23%
Female7%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female27%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students38%
Female17%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
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%
Female25%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students28%
Female31%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students24%
Female17%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities25%
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% 92%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
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 63%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Mill Creek, WV 26280
Phone: (304) 335-4575

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