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Peterson-Central Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 432 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 15, 2013

Most of the teachers are great!! They could use a new principal as I have saw him to be very hateful with a lot of the students and parents as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2011

The teachers at this school are lovely (very kind, hard working and supportive). However, the school is behind academically. This may be in direct relationship to county and state standards, as well as teacher performance. I'm very disappointed and believe my children are capable of much more than the minimal education provided in accordance with new grade level lows. The principal is unfriendly and has been rude to my children over things they have zero control over (e.g., barking at them when they arrive late). He frightened my 6 year old. He doesn't deal well with adults either. Parental involvement is encouraged so long as donations/supplies are needed and discouraged when they're not. I very much dislike the letters I've received stating "parents are not permitted".
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2009

when my brother went to school there it was excellent. however they have closed several schools down and makeing them one school its just too much they cry and want parent involment but then get mad when parents do show. they sent papers home all the time 'no parents'. and the principal had no people skills. i know of parents movein just to change schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2006

My child completed her 4th year at PCES. It is a wonderful school that addresses the individual needs of each student. My daughter had access to many hands-on activities and was well prepared for entry into the Middle School this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

This is a great school. The teachers are caring, parents are involved, and the principal is very supportive.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
74%

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 43% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
75%

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

All Students38%
Female47%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students29%
Female42%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Economically non-disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female47%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students32%
Female31%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students33%
Female21%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female21%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students30%
Female18%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female21%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities41%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 93%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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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509 Berlin Rd
Weston, WV 26452
Phone: (304) 269-8330

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