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Jane Addams Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 302 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 7, 2012

My daughter has gone to Jane Addams since kindergarten, she is now in 5th grade. I have had nothing but a positive experince from the staff at Addams. They are engaged in a uphill battle but the principal and teachers are top notch. Although there is not a lot of parent participation at Addams, they have a great PTO and a handful of very devoted parents who really strive to make Addams a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2011

My sons attended this school for k-1st grade, absolutely wonderful school.Principal was amazing and wonderful, and knows everyone by name. And they have very caring and wonderful staff, especially the kindergarten teachers are amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2010

this school is great. my son has improved so much. I am greatful to have wonderful teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2007

I really like Jane Addams. The teachers do a great job with the children. My daughter loves the school. The principal speaks to the children by their first names. She is always visible and greeting people when they enter the school. The teachers are highly skilled and are very professional. This is a school where the children come first. I love Jane Addams!
—Submitted by Carlita Ear, a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

As a first time parent with this school last year, I was very impressed with the academics that were covered and how much knowledge my child acquired in a year's time. I really felt as though all of the students there are taking pride in their school as well. The teacher my son had in grade K was excellent. She knew how to keep her class under control and tried to be fair to all. My child really enjoyed his experience as well and is looking forward to returning to school in the fall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2006

The school has a great leader. Teachers however,are not top of the line. I personally have had two out of five good ones for my son. There are several issues with childrens behaviors.
—Submitted by ANONOMOUS, a parent


Posted October 21, 2005

This is a great school. Addams has a concerned staff and leader. They are very concerned with learning and ensuring that all kids have an opportunity to be successful.
—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 41% in 2013.

41 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

41 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

34 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

34 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
50%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
65%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

58 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
55%

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 52% 71%
Black 43% 20%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Carol Lindman
Fax number
  • (313) 532-2585

Programs

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14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
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Phone: (313) 532-8064

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