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Westminster Community Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 546 students

 

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Posted June 20, 2012

All my children attended Westminister. In the past Westminster was a great school, however, due to drastic changes in teachers and the past principal leaving, there has been a drop in professionalism. i really think the teachers has lost interest in the students because they don't have the past principal to push them. i would say the lack of professionalism is their worst characteristics. They need to revamp how they do things at Westminster Community Charter School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

I enjoy the school for my fourth grade daughter, I just would like to see more ethnic backgrounds represented.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2010

I attended this school from pre-k to 8th grade. I can't say my experience was good because of the fellow students and the lack of discipline in my early years. The teachers however were outstanding and could actually tell it like it was and were actually respected. As a past camp counselor for 2 years, some of the teachers seem snippy and do not appear to relate to the kids so the kids get away with alot of stuff and lack respect of anyone who does not yell at them constantly. Academics are great and challenging for kids who are actually talented and motivated. but the discipline needs to improve.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2008

Two of my children graduated from Westminster. The leadership is incredible, the staff is great and they all work very hard to make sure the kids get a great eduction. Keep it up WCCS
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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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
27%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
14%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Black 97% 19%
Hispanic 1% 22%
Two or more races 1% 1%
White 1% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 185%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 14%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 4%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mark E. Bower

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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