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Sam Perdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)

843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
Serving 11 students in grades 8-12, Sam Perdue 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 30%).
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 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Sam Perdue Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(21-22)
<50%
32%
<50%
41%
<50%
28%
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%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
School Statewide Testing
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 32% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sam Perdue Juvenile Center part of?

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