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Jefferson Elementary Center

Public | PK-5 | 478 students

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Posted June 6, 2011

The staff at JEC takes pride I'n the school and has the love of Ed to the students we at JEC take pride I'n our school
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 22, 2009

My daughter is the the special-needs Pre-4 class. We do not live in the Jefferson distict, but I hear negative comments about the school constantly. My daughter has gone for 2 years now and I absolutely love what I have seen. 'Ms. Jessica' and her aide, 'Ms. Kim' are wonderful with children. My daughter has not once not wanted to get up an go to school, and that is a HUGE deal, considering she is Autistic. I am a very over protected mother. I feel completely safe with my child in their hand. As for the education value of Jefferson Elementary, in 2 years my daughter has gone from not talking at all, too complete sentences. I know that there are many opinions in regards to the quality of education that can be obtained at Jefferson Elementary, however consider this.... maybe this distict needs more PARENTS to get involved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2009

Jefferson has so much to offer children from an extended day learning program, art honors, choir, and much more. My child has received so much help here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2009

Great school, very diverse and challenging, which will only serve to better prepare my son for a tumultuous future. Teach on!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

Jefferson teachers go the extra mile, my daughter transferred here from a non-english speaking school and they really worked with her and with me. Mr Alfred was always accessible if I needed something as were the assistant principals. It would be nice if more parents participated and heped the teachers out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

Our child transferred to Jefferson, teachers are nice and willing to help students especially in reading. The principal is not accessable-does not really work with parents or take an active role with any problems, but now he has 2 assistants who take care of everything. The afterschool program leaves something to be desired especially when it comes to safety and if your kids want to play basketball, it is better to go to another school or just join leagues. Overall educational wise the school is very good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

We are so glad we transferred our son to Jefferson for the 2006-2007 school year. This will be his second year there and we don't regret our decision. The staff seems very dedicated to providing a great education experience. We know our son's safety and well-being is important to them. We would recommend Jefferson to any parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2003

My son has went their for the past 5 yrs. The teacher so far are wonderful. The care about the kids. Teacher talk to the parent when the parent need information about their child. The principal need improving with working with the teacher and parent. He needs to keep in touch with his co working and the parent. The parent don't go to PTA and they don't help out. We have over 600 kids. But only 30 or less parent helping.
—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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
69%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
68%
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 Students47%
Female41%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students25%
Female18%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female18%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female18%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
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 Students44%
Female48%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female55%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female33%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students27%
Female36%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities32%
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 Students35%
Female34%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female38%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female33%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female17%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities28%
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 94% 93%
Black 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: (304) 420-9554

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