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Richmond Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 275 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 1, 2011

I have had three children attend Richmond and have had a wonderful experience. The teachers and the principle are wonderful! I would recomend this school to any parent!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2011

I had a teacher who taught 4th grade at grandview, but before that she was at richmond. Then she went to grandview, but anyway Richmond will love her. She was so fun. Everyone at the school will love her. Trust me I've been in my favorite class ever with her. We had to do work, and if we did we were rewarded very swell. So if you're going into 5th grade you want Mrs. Bartlett.


Posted August 19, 2010

I loved my child's Kindergarten Teacher. I am sorry to see her leave and not continuing to touch the lives of so many to come. She is excellent in every way. Congrats on retirement.


Posted September 30, 2008

I love the principal, I love the teachers. I could not be happier with their concern for my child and challenging her to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I love Richmond Elementary School. I love the principal and I love my child's first grade teacher and her kindergarten teacher before that. I believe most of the faculty goes above and beyond for the students. My daughter is exceptionally bright and they have all worked hard to make sure she is challenged every day, as I am sure they do for other students. I appreciate them all very much.
—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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
78%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
58%

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

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
78%

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

All Students51%
Female38%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female52%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female33%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female38%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
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 Students56%
Female52%
Male64%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female64%
Male36%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students22%
Female24%
Male18%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students36%
Female24%
Male64%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
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 Students45%
Female54%
Male36%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female69%
Male36%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students29%
Female35%
Male24%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
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 71% 93%
Black 26% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 766-0357

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