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Waterford Village Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 379 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 21, 2010

its awesome my daughter loves it, they have so many great programs to help the kids acheive their goals adn the teachers and mr garrison truly care
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The teachers are awesome!!!! What a great team!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The principal and teachers care sooo much. They go above and beyond to help our kids. From the Hidden Valley Ranch veggie grant to the success center, they are always trying to find more ways to help our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

I love everthing about WATERFORD VILLAGE SCHOOL! Great teachers,staff& everyone cares about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

the teachers, the principal, the success center, the reading programs, the creative ideas to help the children learn and have fun!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

I love Waterford Village..... for everything!! The teachers are awesome -- they all really care about the kids and how they are doing. It is a great school and I'm glad my kids go there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

As a third year PTA President and a full-time volunteer at Waterford Village...my children are in the best Elementary school in the district/county. I have heard it all and seen it all happen right here...this secret little school is hidden in the far northeast corner of the district with only 12 outstanding teachers and an amazing principal that is very active and supportive of our PTA and too the parents. I will be SO sad when my last one is ready to leave Village...its truly a family that works together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2007

My daughter has attended this school since Kindergarten and is about to graduate. I have had absolutely no problems at all! I think all the requirements are met and some over and beyond. My two boys went to PEP program and I think the school has done a very well job on reaching beyond the norm. Every staff member is polite and helpful. The teachers that my kids have had all have been awesome. I highly recommend Waterford Village!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2006

I absolutely love it here. I switched schools to come here and do not regret the switch at all. The teachers are concerned, supportive all you could want. I would and do recommend this school all the time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2004

I'm not a village parent,although my child is being tutored by a village teacher. This teacher is completley responsible for bringing my child up to speed, restoring his confidience and making him feel like an effective member of his school community. She had clever tricks,suggestions & silly sayings to help him remember things. He now excells because she truly cared, took time from her busy schedule to whole heartdly help him.I cant honestly answer most of the questions to rate this school,but asume that it rates high based on conversations with some of the staff and parents! way to go village. :)
—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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
39%

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
65%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

57 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%
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 82% 71%
Hispanic 9% 5%
Black 5% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Valerie Grimes
Fax number
  • (248) 623-1186

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
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Phone: (248) 623-1091

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