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Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary

Charter | K-4 | 290 students

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Posted June 7, 2012

This was my sons first year of kindergarten. My son had some troubles with reading and they noticed and put him in a special group and that has helped him tremendously! The teachers ate all so caring , and the principal is great. I am really glad I found this school. I will send my daughter there as well! Keep up the great work !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2009

We love West Park Community, this school makes living in the city of Cleveland a joy. Great student body, active, involved teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2008

This is a awesome school. Three weeks into the school year almost all the staff knew my sons name. The teachers are great. They noticed my child was bored and finished his work before the other children and gave him harder work to keep him challenged. The welcome parents to volenteer in the classroom often, not just field trips. I feel like I'm sending my son to a expensive private school at Westpark. We all love this school. The only negative is that there is not a after school care program and very limited extra curriculum activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2007

I have 2 of my kid at Westpark and my third will be attending this fall. It's a great school. My daughter was on an IEP and they work with her and my self to make sure she had everything she needed. My son's teacher always keep me informed of everything as well. All of the teacher and principle are great and do know the parents and children by name. The academic program keeps the kid challenged. This school has been great alternative to the Cleveland and catholic school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2007

I moved my children Westpark Community school after the public school failed to be a place where my children could learn and thrive. The move was the absolute best thing I could have done for my now thriving children! My daughter has had a lot of trouble learning to read, they have taken the time with her one on one and the improvement has been astounding! I love everything about this school, teachers, curriculum, parent involvement, principals that know the children, the list goes on and on. They host family fun nights where the whole school comes with their family's, that's a great way to get to know the other family's and the teachers in your school! This school is all about community and character! WE LOVE IT!
—Submitted by Wendie Hyland, a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

At Westpark you have a sense of pride because of what your child learns. The curriculum is outstanding and my child has grown so much at the third grade level! The teachers are always there for their students. Keep up the great work Westpark!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2004

This is a great school.Their test scores are the second highest for Ohio's Charter schools. Character education is wonderful. L Dempsey
—Submitted by L Dempsey, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

If your child has no difficulty learning, this is a good environment. Investigate thoroughly if your child has any type of learning problems.
—Submitted by J Witnik, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

Great alternative to Cleveland Public Schools. Children are treated with respect. Education supercedes city schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-disabled80%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-disabled79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female83%
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled77%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Non-disabled90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
98 (2011)
 
95 (2010)
 
98 (2009)
 
87 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of 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 88% 76%
Hispanic 9% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 1% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 50%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 6%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

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

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 15%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
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Phone: (216) 688-0271

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