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Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 548 students
 

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  • This school is horrible, every teacher is mean and have no respect for anything.

  • We have moved around the country and I have found Baltz to be a very caring...

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  • I am choicing my daughter out of Baltz for the 2007-2008 school year. We were...

  • Baltz Elementary School is one of the finest schools I have seen in a long time.

 

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Posted March 11, 2011
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This school is horrible, every teacher is mean and have no respect for anything. do let your kid go here. all the kids are bad too
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Posted January 28, 2009
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We have moved around the country and I have found Baltz to be a very caring in terms of looking at what each child needs. My daughter adores her teacher and says she talks to the principal everyday. In her old school you never knew the prinicpal or saw him. This lady helps kids out of the car every morning and greets parents. My son is in 1st grade and is reading because they expect a great deal. I read the other reviews and I just think that this is a different dchool with this new Principal and I am grateful.
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Posted January 29, 2008
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The teachers my son has had in Baltz are really wonderful, kind, and caring people. The unfortunate thing about this school is the lack of funding. It only seems to be getting worse, and great teachers are overworked with too many students in their class. One person can only do so much, so I think some students that could use a little extra help aren't getting it, and some students who are a little ahead and could use an extra challenge aren't getting that either. It's really a sad situation. The teachers are great though. They do the best they can.
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Posted June 26, 2007
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I am choicing my daughter out of Baltz for the 2007-2008 school year. We were new to the area & had high hopes for the school when I registered her last summer. The teachers did nothing to promote class equality despite the kids speaking different languages. My child also received no support/challenges when she was consistently above grade level. The teacher was frequently absent & forgot to hand in important paperwork to the office that I had sent in for review. I am glad that my daughter will be going to a safer & more supportive school next year.
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Posted December 13, 2006
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Baltz Elementary School is one of the finest schools I have seen in a long time. From the moment I brought my two children through the doors, I immediately got a sense got a sense of belonging. The staff greeted us when we walked in and we have felt cared for ever since. Both of my children's teachers are top notch. They give my children work that is challenging and fun at the same time. I have recommended this school to all of my friends and acquaintences.
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Posted June 11, 2006
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The students were unruly, and out of control. Because of that, the teachers and staff were unprofessional. I would not recommend this school to anyone. It is an unsafe environment for kids who want to learn and enjoy school. Including my years in school, this is the worst school I have ever encountered.
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Posted June 2, 2006
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I do not like this school, and I am choicing my child out next year. The principal is not much help in resolving issues, most of the teachers are prdjudice, and one teacher in particular continually picked on my son and mocked him, another teacher called him a punk. Many of the teachers are unprofessional and should not be teaching children.
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Posted May 31, 2006
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My child has attended for 3 years now and I am extremely disappointed in the school administration. The best teachers transferred out at the end of the 2004-2005 school year. I think Parent involvement is blocked by the unfriendly school climate.
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Posted January 13, 2006
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This is a horrible school. The school does not support the no violence rule. I am school choicing my child to another school next year. Ive read homeworks/tests that have errors made on them by my child...Ie: spelling, addition, subtraction, that have incorrect answers and theyre marked as if they werent there. Why??? The Vice Principal is great though. Maybe he should be Principal and things could change.
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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

47 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

59 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

81 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
10%

2007

 
 
43%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

81 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
20%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
44%
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 75% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

74 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
n/a
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 Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White94%
Low socioeconomic status76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Title I79%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant79%

Reading

All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White81%
Low socioeconomic status69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I74%
Special edn/a
Regular ed74%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
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 Students53%
Female46%
Male57%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White42%
Low socioeconomic status53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I53%
Special edn/a
Regular ed60%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant53%

Reading

All Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
White60%
Low socioeconomic status59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I56%
Regular ed56%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant56%
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 Students59%
Female54%
Male68%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
White74%
Low socioeconomic status56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I59%
Special edn/a
Regular ed67%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant59%

Reading

All Students82%
Female78%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I82%
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
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 Students65%
Female55%
Male79%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
White83%
Low socioeconomic status60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I65%
Special edn/a
Regular ed74%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant65%

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
White>95%
Low socioeconomic status78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Title I81%
Special edn/a
Regular ed81%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

Writing

All Students25%
Female24%
Male28%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
White22%
Low socioeconomic status25%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Title I25%
Special edn/a
Regular ed29%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English18%
Not migrant25%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular edn/a
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular edn/a
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 53% 11%
White 23% 52%
Black 22% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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