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Avondale West Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 218 students

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Posted September 30, 2008

I currently have three children enrolled at Avondale West. They all like the school and the teachers. They are constantly coming home with many topics they have learned, and share them with us. We attend most extracurricular activities and school functions, which turn out in a highly organization fashion with great results. Only problem I know of is when the principal gets his microphone and starts to talk, no one I know can understand him or hear him. Teachers are great and my children really enjoy going to Avondale West, which makes me happy as a parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2008

I love this school! My child attended K-2 here, and we were so sad to move out of state! There are more extracurricular activities here than any other school I've known, the teachers really care about the kids, and the principal is a true advocate. I'm homeschooling now because I could not find a school this wonderful here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2007

Avondale West is completely left out of the loop! There needs to be some changes made in the school, the administration, and the fact that this school goes mainly unnoticed. There are some really great teachers there, and the leadership is as to be expected. The parent involvement is terrible. I feel like most of the parents who send their children to Avondale West use the school and teachers as 'babysitters' and expect too much out of them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2006

My child attended this school. Although child has done extremely well academically and is well behaved, there are issues with the Administration staff there. Principal leadership is extremely, extremely poor and he should be removed.
—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.

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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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.

25 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%
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 Students71%
African American58%
Hispanic36%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities70%
Proficient in English36%

Reading

All Students71%
African American67%
Hispanic43%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities60%
Proficient in English46%
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 Students76%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English40%

Reading

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English40%

Science

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English40%
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 American40%
Hispanic80%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students72%
African American60%
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

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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 61% 71%
Black 26% 9%
Hispanic 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 70%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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3229 SW Westview Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
Phone: (785) 274-6400

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