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Neale Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 378 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 9, 2010

I think this is a wonderful school. My daughter attended from first grade to sixth and she loved going to school. Now my son attends there and he also loves it. The principal and teachers are great. I couldn't ask for a better school for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2010

I had big problems with one of the teachers there when my child was in the 1st grade. The teacher had no patients with my child and considered my child ( a problem child). She only liked to work with the children that didn't have problems learning. As a result of her my child is fine. My child was tested and the tests came back above average! I just hoped that the teacher seen those test results. J.M you will never teach any of my children again!!!! Not everyone is made out to be a teacher and this woman isn't!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

The staff is the best, beginning with the principal.They are caring, thoughtful, educated, wise people. They are willing to help with any situation that concerns the children. They are organized with many activites that benefit the children and follow through with their projects.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

My daughter had problems with neale. She passed kindergarten great. Then went too 1st grade and was having trouble in some small areas. Instead of working with her they moved her back to kindergarten, What a waste of a complete year :( Think they should get more involved and be able to have programs to help kids that are struggling. instead of throwing them to the side.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2009

I am a teacher that is proud to be a part of the Neale staff! This school's principal and staff are a team that is committed to bringing quality education to every child. There are tutoring opportunities for those who struggle in reading and math. We are partners in education with West Virginia University at Parkersburg. This partnership brings a variety of unique learning opportunities for our students. We are a part of the 21st. Century learning project. This enables our team to be continually updated about the newest available tecnologies that will benefit our students and staff. It is a great place to be a professional teacher! Come visit us.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 26, 2008

I am an active parent at this school and everyone is focused to my childs eduacation. There are so many opportunities for their minds to expand and the faculty is wonderfull and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

this school is the best. it rewards the ones for doing good and also disaplines the bad. that is a great idea.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 23, 2005

Excellent school with excellent teachers. Teachers have very high education levels and years of experience compared with other state schools and schools in the county. School also has a very involved principal and active parents. This school is known for its outstanding music education program, featuring both choir and band. School also has good sports program. School has the added bonus of being right next to the city library.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
86%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
81%

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

All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female68%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female58%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students50%
Female42%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
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%
Female25%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students34%
Female36%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female43%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female61%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
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%
Female54%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female62%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female46%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students38%
Female27%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
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 92% 93%
Black 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 56%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2305 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV 26105
Phone: (304) 420-9587

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