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Montrose Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 294 students

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Posted October 13, 2008

Montrose Elementary is one of the best schools in Kanawha County. It has a great staff.


Posted September 21, 2008

The only issue I have is that my child is an individual and is most definitely outside the box. The teacher here are not quite able, or capable of dealing w/ this amount of 'different'. I don't want my child to become an automaton. I want her to continue to be herself and to voice her emotion w/out be a striction to society.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2008

This school is 'safe' to say that academic needs are met in a structured way. My children genuinely loved the continual praise given for their hard earned efforts. The team effort is a proud one for the faculty. If you like a strong sense of community, then look no further. Practice caution around 'cattiness'. As in any small, southern town, expect the nosey especially if you are from a big city. I praise the art teacher for putting her heart into her work. She uses her entire paycheck for supplies that the board of education is suppose to supply......her office is the trunk of her car......she travels to five schools in one week.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

The instructional style at this school is 'tired'. There are teachers that will readily admit that they are too old to deal with the prepubescent behaviors of older elementary children.. Indidudualism is considered taboo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

This is a wonderful school. My grandson is a student in the Kindergarten class this year. He loves it. Keep up the great work. Thank you


Posted July 5, 2007

We just finished our first year with Montrose and love it. Our son has thrived under the leadership of Montrose. We couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Montrose Elementary is a wonderful school. Not only did I go there years ago but now my son is a student there. They have an excellent academic program. Montrose always has parent involvement and keeps parents informed. I also feel it is a very safe environment for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2006

My son is in Kindergarten at Montrose Elementary. I chose to move to this area specifically so we would be in the Montrose School Disctrict. I have been very impressed with the teachers, principal, and other leaders at this school. I know that they truly care about the children. The principal, Mrs. Hedge and secretary, Mrs. Holstein know and greet all the children by name. I receive updates and correspondence pertaining to my child from the teacher, Mrs. Rush. She is very encouraging for new kindergarteners! I am looking forward to my son's future at Montrose.
—Submitted by Ruth Ranson, a parent


Posted October 4, 2004

The top of one of the top elementary schools in Kanawha County. Is continually recognized as an 'exemplary school.' Small school environment and atmosphere in a nice neighborhood in South Charleston. Probably the best and safest public elementary school in Charleston.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
95%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
98%
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 Students73%
Female68%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Economically non-disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female37%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female42%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
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 Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female63%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female43%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female53%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
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 87% 93%
Black 12% 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 40%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
Phone: (304) 348-1930

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