Serving 11 students in grades 8-12, Sam Perdue Juvenile Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
9%
4%
White
91%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Sam Perdue Juvenile Center?
11 students attend Sam Perdue Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sam Perdue Juvenile Center students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Sam Perdue Juvenile Center offer ?
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Perdue Juvenile Center part of?
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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