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Lagonda Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 371 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 12, 2012

Seeing some of these reviews made me think. Someone who complained about too much homework for their son couldn't get through 4 sentences without making a spelling mistake. Maybe more homework is not so bad. I'm a parent and I'm glad my daughter gets a good amount of homework because anything worth having is not easy to get. (education)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

This school needs to get a grip on the bullying that goes on there. The physical and verbal intimidation that my child has to endure on a daily basis is starting to take it's toll. Even though many situations have been brought to the teacher and principals attention, just like so many other schools all over the world, it's not taken seriously until a child is pushed to the point of bullicide. Better get with the program Lagonda!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2008

my son is in kindergarten and he did not go to preschool. I feel like they give kindergarteners too much homework. my son went to a county school and they were givin homework one night a week and had four days to get it done. I think there is way too much homework.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

I think that this school really cares about the students and they are not just another kid to them either, it is like they become a family. I think the staff is wonderful and the principal is just the greatest that I have ever met, he has helped me alot with my son and my son is able to move on to middle school with confidence that he so desperately needed, all from Mr. Weaver. I would absolutely reccommend Lagonda to anyone who is looking for a wonderful school with a wonderful staff also. I hope you enjoy it as well as myself and my children have.Thank You
—Submitted by kelly, a parent


Posted March 20, 2007

I have a special needs child and they do little to accomidate him and single him out rather than working with him. The only thing that this school has to offer is a great principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2006

I have a special needs child. This school has been a great help in keeping my child in school.
—Submitted by Stephanie, a parent


Posted June 28, 2006

My child has learned so much in his first 2 years there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2006

Little parent involvement, good teachers, too large class size, no busing, little materials, very little funding (majority goes to the high school or so it seems)
—Submitted by sarah, a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

The teachers at this school are wonderful! They want to make sure the children are doing well. The principal, asst. principal, secretary, librarian, and all the other staff are wonderful as well. I would definately recommend Lagonda to anyone.
—Submitted by Tricia Kellum, 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

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
59%
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

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
67%
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

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
53%
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

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female73%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male54%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled70%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled88%
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 Students43%
Female40%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female65%
Male48%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled55%
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 Students58%
Female68%
Male48%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled17%
Non-disabled73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female82%
Male52%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled25%
Non-disabled82%
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 "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveAbove
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6AboveMet

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

 
83 (2011)
 
81 (2010)
 
81 (2009)
 
81 (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 84% 76%
Black 12% 16%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 82%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/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 70%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 97%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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800 East McCreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 505-4240

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