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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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

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

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

48 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 42% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2010.

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students19%
Female23%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students16%
Female27%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students12%
Female23%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students11%
Female14%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities10%
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 Students31%
Female26%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students27%
Female37%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students2%
Female4%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White2%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities2%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students10%
Female11%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities10%
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 Students26%
Female21%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students23%
Female28%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female17%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students7%
Female3%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White7%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities8%
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 Students33%
Female41%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female41%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students17%
Female23%
Male12%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students17%
Female18%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities20%
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 Students25%
Female17%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female44%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students13%
Female11%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students15%
Female6%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
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 Students9%
Female7%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students13%
Female14%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students9%
Female7%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities13%

Social Studies

All Students6%
Female7%
Male4%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities8%
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 97% 93%
Black 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 82%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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Phone: (304) 875-2283

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