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Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Public | 2-5 | 693 students

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Posted March 15, 2006

The school needs to have a art program where the kids can learn how to draw,paint,sculpt and not tie everything in to education. Its also not parent friendly. DSTP scores are a big focus but they arent willing to offer the kids the extra support they need in school. So the work gets sent home for the parents to teach the child. They lack extracurricular activities and dont have any sports available. It's not parent friendly either.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2005

Lulu Ross has high academic expectations and success with students. The level of supposrt for individual students is wonderful. Parent involvement is always welcomed. There are two mentoring programs where community members can also help students. There are after school enrichment clubs held in the fall and spring and nightime family events throughout the year.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 26, 2005

I am not sure why Lulu Ross has no school dances or other things for these kids to do. I researched other districts and found they have alot of after school activities for their students. I have had a pleasant year this school year with my sons teacher! I like the school in all areas, but after school activities there are none.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

163 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

151 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

153 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

137 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

155 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

158 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

141 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

147 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

154 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

132 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

154 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White93%
Low socioeconomic status79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male78%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White88%
Low socioeconomic status77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I85%
Special edn/a
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White84%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I79%
Special ed13%
Regular ed87%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male76%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
White85%
Low socioeconomic status80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Title I82%
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
White93%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I82%
Special ed45%
Regular ed88%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant82%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status83%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I89%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
White86%
Low socioeconomic status78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I83%
Special ed46%
Regular ed91%
English language learners (ELL)81%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

Reading

All Students92%
Female>95%
Male87%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
White95%
Low socioeconomic status86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title I92%
Special edn/a
Regular ed93%
English language learners (ELL)88%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant92%

Writing

All Students57%
Female61%
Male52%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White59%
Low socioeconomic status49%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title I57%
Special ed35%
Regular ed62%
English language learners (ELL)43%
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 52%
Black 27% 33%
Hispanic 16% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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310 Lovers Ln
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 422-1640

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