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Criss Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 299 students

 
 
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Posted September 2, 2009

I am very pleased with the Criss school staff. Everyone seems to have the childrens best interest at heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2004

My daughter is sixth grade student and has been at Criss since the 2nd grade. We have enjoyed the staff and students at Criss. My daughter's educational experience here has been excellent.
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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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
85%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
90%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
95%
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 Students46%
Female62%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female23%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female62%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students49%
Female54%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
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 Students49%
Female44%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female32%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female28%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students42%
Female28%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
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 Students47%
Female44%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female44%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female28%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students32%
Female39%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
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% 92%
Black 2% 5%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: (304) 420-9522

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