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Public School | Grades K-5 | Jefferson County Schools

C. W. Shipley Elementary School is located in Harpers Ferry, WV and is one of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 385 students in grades K-5.

C. W. Shipley Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of West Virginia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See C. W. Shipley Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, C. W. Shipley Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The West Virginia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about C. W. Shipley Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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652 Shipley School Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

(304) 725-4395

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 385

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, C. W. Shipley Elementary School had 29% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. West Virginia had 51% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

85%

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Hispanic

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

Jefferson County Schools District Spending

$10,437Per Pupil

The Jefferson County Schools spends $10,437 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jefferson County Schools District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, C. W. Shipley Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The West Virginia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the WESTEST 2

What is it?

The WESTEST 2 is a West Virginia specific assessment that measures student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

WESTEST 2 is an untimed summative test of West Virginia's 21st Century CSOs in the areas of online writing, reading, mathematics, social studies and science for grades 3 through 11.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at five levels: distinguished, above mastery, mastery, partial mastery and novice. The goal is for students to score at either the mastery, above mastery, or distinguished level.

About the WESTEST

What is it?

The West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10. In grades 3 through 8 students are assessed in social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at five levels: distinguished, above mastery, mastery, partial mastery and novice. The goal is for students to score at either the mastery, above mastery, or distinguished level.

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9 out of 10

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