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Ranson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 388 students

 

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Posted January 31, 2013

I feel like Ranson Elementary is like this hidden little gem in the town that noone is aware of. The staff is AMAZING, so caring and committed to the children. I can not say enough good things about how wonderful this school is, and the level of dedication of its teaches, principle and head teacher. I take my son everyday knowing he will be learning while having fun in a loving environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2011

Ranson Elementary is the best school my son has ever attended. He entered this school in the third grade with a "C" average in Mathematics. After one year in Ranson, he arrived at an "A" average, in Math, and achieved "above mastery" scores on The Westest 2 for both Math and Social Studies. He continues to thrive thanks to the dedication and encouragement of all his teachers there. We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2006

This is a wonderful, inviting school. The teachers and staff do many extra things for the children. The school offers a challenging education, stability, love, and respect. My children have become wonderful learners and especially love to read, after going through Reading Recovery program, which I cannot praise enough!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
95%

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 43% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
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%
Female46%
Male47%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female46%
Male40%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female69%
Male50%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students41%
Female54%
Male30%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
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 Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female31%
Male57%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities76%
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 Students52%
Female54%
Male50%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female46%
Male29%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students45%
Female50%
Male41%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students32%
Female27%
Male35%
Black7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
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 57% 92%
Black 22% 5%
Hispanic 16% 1%
Two or more races 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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600 North Preston St
Ranson, WV 25438
Phone: (304) 725-7310

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