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 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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 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)
<50%
28%
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%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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 #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 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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