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Cherry River Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 247 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 13, 2010

One of the hardest working teaching staffs around, those who have a regular classroom. Not sure where the 5 stars for principal leadership came from. He has driven away more teachers than any other. Two of the schools finest just left. He doesn't listen to ideas from his staff and shoots down the ones he pretends to listen to. Used to be a FINE school...until he arrived. I sincerely hope that the school can get back on its feet for the sake of the teachers. Why would a parent want to be involved anyway when all you are met with is a grunt or scowl. that keeps even the best parents away.GOOD LUCK!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2008

I think CRE has some wonderful and caring teachers. I am a parent of previous and current students and my children have thrived at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2006

This school had a few really great teachers that cared about the kids and the level of education.The school however in general was on the state chopping block and was required to offer the choice to attend another school in the area. The level of parent involvment in the school was severly impared by the new regulations put in place in the last two years. They have a great after school program offering: 4h, girl scouts, boy scouts, arts and crafts, choir, and many other choices, including homework help.
—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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
56%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
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 45% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

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

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
59%

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

All Students41%
Female46%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female31%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students22%
Female8%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students38%
Female25%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities45%
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 Students26%
Female18%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students23%
Female29%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students21%
Female18%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female24%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities40%
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 Students50%
Female42%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female50%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students42%
Female33%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
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 99% 93%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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190 Riverside Dr
Richwood, WV 26261
Phone: (304) 846-6646

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