Serving 11 students in grades 8-11, J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
36%
4%
White
64%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center's ranking?
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center is ranked #100 out of 627 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 32% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center?
11 students attend J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center students are White, and 36% of students are Black.
What grades does J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center offer ?
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 8-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center part of?
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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