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Windy Hill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 695 students
 

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Posted December 4, 2012
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Both of my kids attend Windy hill elementary. From the minute we walked in to the school to register until my oldest graduated last year we have felt so happy with the staff, organization, leadership and curiculum. My kids have loved every teacher and have really enjoyed going to school. This is a top notch school where I feel like my kids can acheive anything thanks to great teachers who are always ready to help! i give this school 5 stars!
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Posted December 8, 2010
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My child attends Windy Hill Elem. and am blown away at the engagement and professionalism of the staff and teachers. I moved to this school district to attend a top ranked school and I have found it! Thanks Wizards!
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Posted September 2, 2009
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My son just started kindergarten and I have found the teachers and administration extremely well organized, professional, and dedicated to student achievement. Great school.
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Posted August 1, 2008
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My son started kindergarten at WHES and it has been wonderful. I def. rate the school with 5 stars. We are looking forward to another great year with 1st grade. I am very impressed with the teachers and support staff. Great leadership by Principal and VP.
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Posted December 6, 2003
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This is a fantastic school. The principal Ms. Hutchins deserves Principal of the last 7 Years since the school opened along with all of the teachers
—Submitted by Laurie Pletsch, a parent

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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 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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98%

2011

 
 
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91%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 46%
Black 11% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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