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South Preston Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 148 students

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Posted July 12, 2006

I went to school at South the past three years. My 6th,7th,& 8th grade years couldn't have been any better. If I could stay in school there forever I think I probably would.But anyway the teachers are really great,Mrs. Bolyard the secretary was like a second mother to me,and Mr.Reynolds the gym teacher was the best person I've ever had for a gym teacher.
—Submitted by Alissa, a former student


Posted March 29, 2005

this is a great school... with very good teachers some are a lil strict but others are just as fun as we want them to be... i went to south my 6, 7, and 8th grade year. i think that we need a new building but other wise i think this is a wounderful school and that has lots of loving people that comes with it.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 44% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
61%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
73%

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 38% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%

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

All Students43%
Female50%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female50%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female50%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students24%
Female27%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
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 Students54%
Female48%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female45%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female39%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students47%
Female46%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
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 Students41%
Female30%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female52%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female52%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities76%

Social Studies

All Students46%
Female43%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities62%
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 100% 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 5%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%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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Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
Phone: (304) 568-2331

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