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Paw Paw High School

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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 47% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
54%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

23 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
40%
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
57%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students40%
Female24%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students28%
Female29%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female18%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students20%
Female12%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
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 Students33%
Female36%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female45%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students22%
Female18%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%

Social Studies

All Students9%
Female9%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White5%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
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 Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students27%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
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 93% 92%
Black 5% 5%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
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 58%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
Phone: (304) 947-7425

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