Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, James H. Tiger Morton 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 20%).
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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
40%
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
18%
4%
White
82%
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 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 James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center?
11 students attend James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center students are White, and 18% of students are Black.
What grades does James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center offer ?
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center part of?
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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