Serving 19 students in grades 5-12, Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
2%
Black
16%
4%
White
68%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center's ranking?
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center is ranked #66 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center?
19 students attend Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What grades does Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center offer ?
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center part of?
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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