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Daniel Wright Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 546 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 24, 2012

I have two sons that have gone to Daniel Wright and their experience there has been amazing. Every teacher they've had has gone out of their way to ensure that my bright sons remain challenged and engaged in their classes. I love the diversity of the students, the positive attitude of the teachers, and the continual communication to parents. I wouldn't send my kids to any other school in Dublin!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2012

Personnel at this school are incredibly rude. My son attends the Head Start there and the parents, kids AND teachers of the program are treated with no respect. I had the Wright nurse tell me, "I have no association w/ THOSE kids." Those kids ARE going to be your kids next year!The kids have to have their class cut short 1/2 hour to accomodate Dublin's buses, the parents have to pick the kids up at a side door, which is a stairwell and the kids have to sit on the floor and be cold. There isn't enough room for all the parents to sign them out, so we have to stand out in the snow and rain while we wait. I've seen Dublin teachers do things that they shouldn't of, but this site won't let me tell you what they were. 95% of the staff dress like they are going to a club. Knee high boots, plunging necklines and leather jackets. Do they realize they are teaching elementary kids?! We are seriously considering moving so that our boys don't have to go here. Just because it's a "rich" area, does NOT mean it's a good school! Also, now seeing that the school only has a rating of 5....wow. The building itself is nice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2011

My daughter went to Kindergarten here and she and I both loved this school. I understand the previous principal was rather off putting for many parents, but he has left and the new principal is an absolute sweetheart. Everyone from the teachers to the janitor was kind and caring and the teacher-parent communication was excellent. The PTO here was also very active, welcoming and had excellent fundraiser opportunities that actually made sense. We moved down the street and my daughter is another Dublin elementary for first grade and though the school is not terrible, we both miss Daniel Wright.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

My 3rd child is attending DW. All of my children have had IEP for LD's. I cant say enough about the LD teachers and their help with my children. This elementary has exceptional teachers. We only had one that we were disappointed with. We've seen 4 principals thru the 12 yrs I've had children in this school. Only one was hard to get to know. I have a child who will graduate next year from Dublin Schools, with High honors...I know its b/c of the great start he got at DW.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

Daniel Wright is a great school! The staff members are caring and considerate, and the school itself is wonderful!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 28, 2008

This school is absolutely wonderful! My son has learned so much, and they give him one on one attention.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

My son has picked up very well in this school. I see the teachers here are very responsbile. I rate this school as excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

I do not care for the leadership qualities of the principal, but the teachers my child (who is a 5th grader) has had were absolutely great. The school is well integrated with children of many different cultures, unlike some other Dublin schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2006

My son attended Daniel Wright. His teacher was very cold and stiff. When I talked to Dr. Emmons about the teacher he did not offer any suggestions. He never followed up on the phone conversation. There seems to be no personality here either. The office staff is very unfriendly, too. When you visit the school to volunteer it is like they are put out by your visit. My son did well in first grade but it just seems like a cold environment all around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2006

Daniel Wright is a wonderful school! I have 2 boys who went there for 1st-5th. Plus 2 younger children who are still attending Daniel Wright! Anytime I have had a problem with any situation (teacher's, behaviour, etc) I have always received prompt help! The children and their families come first at Daniel Wright! My oldest has some LD issues. He is on an IEP. The LD tutors have always been wonderful with his issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

The current Principal and one of the secretaries are awful. A lot of the staff that i have come in contat with are unprofesional and rude to parents and children. If i could I would move and pull both of my students out. Thank goodness one of them is in 5th grade this year!
—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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
78%

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
78%
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 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
75%
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 Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic90%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)93%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female76%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic70%
Asian or Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)69%
Giftedn/a
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 Students70%
Female70%
Male71%
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Asian or Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled30%
Non-disabled75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanic75%
Asian or Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)47%
Gifted>95%
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 Students67%
Female62%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)47%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)53%
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)47%
Gifted>95%
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 4MetMet
Grade 5MetAbove

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

 
93 (2011)
 
91 (2010)
 
96 (2009)
 
94 (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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 2%
Black 14% 16%
Hispanic 10% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 42%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%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 58%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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2335 West Case Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 538-0464

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