| By Bob Weaver
In the confusing world of testing and rating schools, Calhoun High
School continues to improve, compared to other schools in 2014-15 data, moving up to 56 out of 116
public high schools in West Virginia, according to the SchoolDigger, a
website that rates schools nationwide, using data submitted by
departments of education.
While data presents a conflicted picture, Calhoun Superintendent of Schools Tim Woodward said, "Overall I am so pleased with our schools and the community support they have. I am excited that the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff is evidenced by our performance."
The recent Smarter Balanced outcomes released by the West
Virginia Department of Education showed Calhoun High School juniors
with only 7% proficiency in math, with most of the scoring low, including low scoring in the state's schools, particularly in math and science.
See CALHOUN SCHOOLS SMARTER BALANCED PROFICIENCY SCORES RELEASED - Elementary Students Fare Better, Then Downhill Slide
The WV Department of Education did not rate schools this year, but will
go to an A to F system next year.
In 2011, Calhoun Middle/High School appeared to be rated dead last among Mountain State
schools.
In the latest SchoolDigger ratings, Calhoun Middle School, is toward the bottom in
WV at 151 out of 177 schools.
Arnoldsburg Elementary during the previous year was rate 12th in the
state out of 405 schools and is now rated 29th.
Pleasant Hill Elementary improved a whopping 126 places from 235th last
year to 109 out of 405 elementary schools in the state, according to
SchoolDigger.
ARNOLDSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/SCHOOLDIGGER
PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/SCHOOLDIGGER
CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL/SCHOOLDIGGER
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