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Ritchie Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 278 students

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Posted October 31, 2005

The level of education provided by these teachers is 'top notch' My experiences as a student were great! The teachers really care that the children are learning and obsorbing the knowledge. Teachers like: Elaine Dickman,Mary Groome, Pamela Wampler,Tisha Nelson,Elizabeth Shepherd are a huge contributers to this schools great reputation. I was very fortunate to have these teachers as some of my first mentors. Thanks for the great start and the time you'll spent educating me and preparing me for my future. I only wish I lived in Wheeling again so my kids could attend this school.
—Submitted by Leland Whipkey, a former student


Posted January 10, 2005

I went to Ritchie Elementary when I was a child & I am very proud to send my child there. Mr Jordan does a great job of running the school & making sure all the children are in a safe learning environment. Miss Dickman & Miss Farnsworth were AWESOME teachers, they were very concerned with my child's education. Miss Wampler is a wonderful teacher who has helped my child learn many things this year. The reading program for 1st grade wasa blessing, Miss Groome is a major help with the learning to read process!
—Submitted by a parent


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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 45% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
64%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
62%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
50%
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 Students50%
Female56%
Male46%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female69%
Male57%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Economically non-disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students21%
Female33%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students29%
Female47%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
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 Students30%
Female19%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female38%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female19%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students23%
Female25%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
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 Students30%
Female24%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female38%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female16%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students9%
Female5%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities12%
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 82% 93%
Black 17% 5%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 243-0372

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