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Woodland Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 419 students

Community Rating

4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted August 12, 2012

I am sooooo pleased with the school My children succeed in the speech delays, they were very understanding and willing to work with our schedules, and they are more organized than my older son's Junior High School. Thank you so much!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2012

The improvement at this school in the last 3 years in nothing short of amazing. The current principal came in and made some much-needed changes. School uniforms were put into place and has made a big difference. There are before and after school activities. Grandparents are encouraged to volunteer and do so actively. School spirit is high among students and staff. Kids like coming to school and teachers display comraderie. It is a safe place for all involved. There is an elementary building a few blocks away that needs to learn a thing or two (or ten) from this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2010

The school has made a huge comeback as a result of strong teachers, high expectations and a phenomenal principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

Unfortunately, the district believes that a black principal is needed in order to relate to the student body. Unfortunately, the staff and students are suffering. This is a high crime area and the students are a result of their community. Their worries are about surviving and not about education. The lack of parental involvment is also very sad.
—Submitted by a teacher


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 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female70%
Male55%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners53%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female74%
Male41%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners33%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income81%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male50%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female57%
Male74%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)60%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female80%
Male53%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 52% 21%
Black 45% 19%
White 2% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
Phone: (815) 723-2808

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