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Laura Woodward Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 383 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 1, 2013

Woodward is an amazing school with wonderful and caring teachers and staff. There is no better elementary school in Delaware City.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2011

Woodward is the best kept secret in Delaware Ohio. This is an awesome school with great teachers. They have transitioned to having the top test scores in the city. The student body is diverse and it is a wonderful learning environment.. You really must visit the school to appreciate all it has to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2007

Woodward is an awesome place to be a student. I have two kids in the school, with a third starting in the next year. My oldest will start at the intermediate school in the fall. I believe she's been well prepared for her transition. We are lucky to have such a great group of teachers. They all have an interest in each and every one of the students. They are always doing things to help them learn something that's hard, and also challenge them when they have mastered a topic. The staff is also very welcoming and supportive, along with a friendly, and involved parent group. Overall, there isn't a better public school to send your kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

My daughter is in kindergarten and she loves going to school and her teacher is the best! She spends time with her students and cares about them, which is a definite plus. As for the extracurricular they have art, music, and PE and all of those teachers are wonderful! They also have a day for library. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better start with my daughter's education. I also think that the parents should get more involved, I believe that to be the only serious downfall.
—Submitted by Lorie, a parent


Posted January 29, 2007

I absolutely love this school. I have two children enrolled and have been impressed with the academics that my children have been learning, as well as the positive atmosphere provided by the staff. Both of my kids have grown leaps and bounds while attending Woodward. I personally volunteer at the school and always leave encouraged by what I see. Children of all abilities are challenged to reach their potential. The teachers work overtime to meet the expectations set by at the state & local governments level as well as to do all they can to help each child succeed. There are many challenges at Woodward for the teachers, and I am amazed at their ability to work with it's diverse population. It's been a wonderful place for my children to grow!
—Submitted by Melissa, a parent


Posted January 28, 2007

I love Woodward. We have two daughters that were attending Woodward. Our oldest daughter has moved on to intermediate school and was extremely well prepared for her school work this year. Thank you to the teachers from the elementary school. Woodward teachers are dedicated and encourage the kids to succeed. We still have a third grader at Woodward. She is having difficulty reading. The support at this school is amazing. I would wish for nothing better from this school. My daughter will get through this reading difficulty because these teachers are so dedicated and talented. Just ask any parent and you will hear similar things. (Woodward is the best kept secret in town!)
—Submitted by Maria Vonada, a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

Woodward is an excellent school.My son has learned so much.His teacher was so great and because of her help my son loves school.The academics are of the highest quality.I was kept current on my sons progress throughout the year.Woodward promotes excellence!
—Submitted by Andrea Fields, 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.

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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

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
86%
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

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
88%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Students96%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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

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

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveMet

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

 
103 (2011)
 
97 (2010)
 
93 (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 80% 76%
Hispanic 10% 3%
Black 9% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 59%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 21%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 19N/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 53%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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200 South Washington St
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (740) 833-1600

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