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Whittier Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 588 students

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Posted December 1, 2007

I like how they teach the children and the teachers are very nice. I also went to whitter when I was younger. Keep up the good work
—Submitted by a parent


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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 87% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
31%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

89 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
African Americann/a
Hispanic49%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%
Proficient in English52%

Reading

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanic53%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities27%
Proficient in English52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
African American50%
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander64%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities57%
Proficient in English75%

Reading

All Students60%
African American50%
Hispanic65%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander46%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities50%
Proficient in English63%

Science

All Students2%
African American0%
Hispanic3%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islander0%
White0%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Students with disabilities14%
Proficient in English3%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
African American46%
Hispanic87%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students66%
African American46%
Hispanic70%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities42%
Proficient in English64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Kansas' state standards

Source: Kansas State 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
Hispanic 66% 14%
Black 20% 9%
White 10% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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295 South 10th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
Phone: (913) 627-6400

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