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Donovan Elementary School

Public | 3-4 | 892 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 2, 2011

I counted on this site to help me when we moved to Ohio to find a school district that was highly ranked as well as highly reviewed. I took a leap of faith in looking at the greatschool rating over the personal opinions because they didn't make alot of sense. I'm glad I did. My daughter has thrived here. She did encounter a bully which was dealt with in a compassionate and professional manner - they take that seriously and do something about it. The staff has been great and welcoming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

My daughter currently attends donovan elementary school. I personally went to lebanon schools growing up and wanted my daughter to have all the advantages i got from such a good school system. However, that is not the case anymore. This schools teachers are not helpful or accomodating to parents. It takes an act of god to get a meeting and resolution never occurs here. Communication severly lacks between staff/ administrators and parents. My daughters self-esteem has crumbled in this school from 'comments' made by school personnel. We have had such a miserable experience that we are contemplating private school for the next school year. I would not recommend this school to anyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2007

Lebanon has nice cirriculum but with most small town schools in the area, there is a bullying problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2004

It has been several yrs. since having a student in this shool but I have nieces and nephews that attend. I have only heard good things. The students are proud of the newer school along with the teachers. I know several of the teachers and the ones that I know seem very dedicated to their students and their jobs.
—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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
90%
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

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
87%
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 Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracial88%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)57%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial75%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled80%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)64%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracial82%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled49%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanic83%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracial>95%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled75%
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 4MetMet

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)
 
103 (2010)
 
103 (2009)
 
102 (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

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
White 95% 76%
Black 2% 16%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 24%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 10%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 21N/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 67%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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401 Justice Dr
Lebanon, OH 45036
Phone: (513) 934-5400

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