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Franklin Elementary Center

Public | PK-5 | 291 students

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Posted December 17, 2004

My daughter has went to Franklin for 4 years and she likes the school. I am very pleased with the teachers and principal at Franklin.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 45% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
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 43% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
42%

2007

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
53%

2007

 
 
30%
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 Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students25%
Female47%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students34%
Female33%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female20%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
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

Math

All Students21%
Female22%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students16%
Female22%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students12%
Female4%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students7%
Female0%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White8%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities10%
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 Students24%
Female14%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students24%
Female36%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students18%
Female14%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students12%
Female0%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities17%
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 95% 93%
Black 3% 5%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1511 Division St Ext
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: (304) 420-9534

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