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Wood Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 540 students
 

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Posted October 28, 2012
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Great school! My 2 boys attended almost 3 yrs & they learned so much because of the teachers great dedication & as well great principle, Dr Campbell is a great leader, always involved with the children's activities & always working on making better changes each year. I never got involved but the PTA as well shows great support always had activities & fund raising going on. Me & my family had to pcs this year & my kids miss FLW because of their school.
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Posted June 6, 2012
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Great principle & great teachers. I'd recommend this school to any family moving to Fort Leonard Wood. It's been 3 years since my kids have been attending & have never encountered any problems. I have 2 boys & they have improved in every area possible. I'm not only proud of my children but I give the credit to the teachers whom have done a great job with all their students every year! Go Tigers!
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Posted October 29, 2011
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My children attended Wood Elementary for several years. Despite the never ending changes required of this school and high poverty levels, they have performed well. They have a caring and dedicated staff. You will not find a school with more compassion for students or school spirit. Go Tigers!
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Posted July 11, 2011
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I found this school to be the worst ever. My children attended there for a year and a half and I was more the teacher then them. There standards are set very low and claim to be above state standard but can't believe that. My children have been passed through the system but can not accomplished their grade level work per the performance books I have purchased. Principal needs to quite concentrating on money and actually get all the non-sense out of the building and get these kids in the classroom learning. Too much play time happens!
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Posted April 26, 2011
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By far the worst school (and district) so far. Barely any communication from teachers and principle and curriculum is horrible. Not to mention my son has missed so many days of school because the teachers and bus drivers seem to think talking is a suspendable behavior. If we are on FLW again nest school year he is either going to be home schooled or i will find a private school. This district has made me sick to my stomach.
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Posted July 19, 2010
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not only did my daughter go there for kindergarden and 1st grade i substituted there. i would consider this the best school in my work history and inmy childs. Heaven-Leigh was so happy at the school and she learned so much. ms. cambell is a great principle and mrs. scott her kindergarden teacher made her feel completely welcome, safe and smart at this school. definitely 10 out of 10 for me!
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Posted September 22, 2009
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Wood worries too much about kids who talk in the hall and punishing them. Behavior is such a focus that it seems like an alternative school.
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Posted June 21, 2009
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I find this school just catering to the students who have 'perfect attendance'. Who cares if you make good grades, have good behavior or are a good student. I also agree that the teachers are forced to teach just so the students do well on the MAP test. I urge you to check out the MAP test scores for this school~~horrible.
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Posted December 11, 2008
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I agree with your assessment of the LEAP program. Thayer seems to really work to see that their students make the 'grade' (IQ points) with retesting and pushing for the child's needs. Other schools, like Wood, talk big, but don't push to meet the students needs on an individual basis. LEAP could use a facelift.
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Posted December 10, 2008
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My child had a good experience at Wood because of the individual care and concern of the teachers we have had. Overall the district itself has an antiquated gifted education program that could use a serious overhaul. While the school was been good for my child, the coveted LEAP program failed to enhance his academic abilities and focused too much on his IQ scores and creative thinking. It really didn't do much to challenge him academically. Since attending a magnet school out of state, I can now reflect and see the needs of Wood and the district. Perhaps it's time to come into the 21st century and realize the needs of children can be met with more modern thinking.
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Posted July 2, 2008
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Substandard teaching especially in 4th and 5th grade. Check out this school's map scores especially in the above mentioned grades
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Posted July 2, 2008
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Teachers just teach around the Map test. This is the worst school I have seen.
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Posted March 12, 2008
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Wood Elementary has a great environment for learning. The students are there to learn and it shows. The teachers put the student first.
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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.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
27%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Male72%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students54%
Female63%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female70%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Free or reduced-price lunch71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students68%
Femalen/a
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

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

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 52% 76%
Black 33% 18%
Hispanic 9% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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7076 Pulaski Ave
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