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Webb Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 367 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 12, 2012

My son is currently in kindergarten. He is constantly telling me that he is afraid of going to school, that they don't give him a chance to figure things out because there are too many other kids. And to me, it does feel like an assembly line. Even at parent/teacher conferences, I did not get a chance to discuss half of what I wanted to know because the teacher would only give each parent 2-3 minutes each. I am looking to transfer him to a private school that has less students per teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2012

I have been less than impressed with the experience and education my son has received from Webb Elementary School. Prior to our transition to Webb, my son loved and looked forward to school, he enjoyed learning and loved exploring his curiosities. Since attending Webb, my son rarely wants to talk about what he did at school, and asks daily to stay home. It seems that due to the large class sizes, that obedience has taken precedent to creative instruction and redirection. It has been my experience that parents who recommend this school have not experienced a school that is run by an enthusiastic, creative, and student centered staff. I am currently looking for a new school for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

My Girls Love Webb Elementary And if Anyone Ask Which School is A Good School I Would Say Webb it"s Not A Good School it is A Great School With Excellent teachers and a Great principal and great staff and challenging academic programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2009

I love Webb. The teachers are very experienced and do a great job. I have two kids that go here and they are both doing very well. I would recommend this school to anyone who is considering it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2006

I believe this is a wonderful school and I am glad my family and I moved to Hazel Park. My children are doing great in this school and I'm proud of them and their teachers.
—Submitted by Keena Johnston, 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 41% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
31%

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 71%
Black 15% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. James Knapp
Fax number
  • (248) 544-5316

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2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
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Phone: (248) 658-5902

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