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Fairplains Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 236 students

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Posted June 16, 2008

I have a daughter that will be in 5th grade next year. I feel the staff of teachers and the principal at Fairplains go above and beyond everyday. The secretary and other employees (too many to mention ) are blessings as well . The PTA is a big part of the school and they have had a strong president for years. I look forward to my daughters last year at Fairplains and will see that she revisits frequently after moving to Jr. High.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2006

I worked at this school for several weeks. I found the principal and staff to be very responsive to the children and parents. This is a small school which allows the principal and teachers to know each child and their siblings by name. The principal creates an environment that encourages teachers and students to do their best and to be proud of their accomplishments.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 24, 2004

My daughter has just started her 2nd year at fairplains and she loves it. We live out of district and I transport her to make sure she can go to fairplains. It's small and they all treat each other like they are family. All the staff knows all of the students and parents. That is why I love it so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2003

the short period of time my son was at this school he received the much needed one on one instruction going from preschool behavior modification to first grade. He is now in the fifth grade and doing very well and i attribute this to his one on one instruction and learning from this school.


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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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
91%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students24%
Female17%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female33%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students15%
Female17%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students15%
Female17%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students23%
Female0%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students19%
Female17%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students19%
Female8%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students20%
Female0%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

Math

All Students48%
Female64%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female57%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female43%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students8%
Female14%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities9%
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 96% 93%
Black 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: (304) 420-9531

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