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Sherman Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 227 students

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Posted March 2, 2009

good school, lots of stuff to pick from, very safe
—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 47% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

105 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
75%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
60%
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 Students50%
Female69%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female69%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students30%
Female37%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female41%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities35%
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 Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female50%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female34%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities39%

Social Studies

All Students22%
Female25%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities26%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 5%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%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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9846 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181
Phone: (304) 837-3694

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