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Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 189 students

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Posted August 24, 2008

I love our school I wish they had more extra things to do after school not just sports but my kids Love it there.
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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 45% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
87%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
73%

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 45% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

15 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
77%
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 44% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
100%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 34% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
76%

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 47% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

19 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

18 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
81%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
63%
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 Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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 Students46%
Female42%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female50%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students33%
Female25%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

Math

All Students7%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White7%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students20%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students27%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
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 Students24%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students35%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students6%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students6%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities7%
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 Students42%
Femalen/a
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students61%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Economically non-disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
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 Students32%
Female42%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female50%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female33%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
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 98% 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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