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Hopewell Elementary School

Public | 2-6 | 800 students

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Posted April 20, 2010

My son attended Hopewill Elementary School and I feel that this school has the friendlist staff and more than willing to go the extra mile to help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2009

Hopewell Elementary is a great school. The staff is reliable and welcoming. You feel like you are at home because you can help and be part of the school your kids go to. The curriculum is great and right along with the national curriculum. As always, when parents are involved kids will thrive in that environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2008

I have two daughters at Hopewell, one is entering 6th grade, the other entering 4th. The curriciculum is fantastic, but the school won't sponser some extra-curriculur activities such as strings, but yet they have a polo team! We are not even in an area that allows horses! Also whether or not you get a good teacher is TRULY hit or miss. We have had some good ones, and some REALLY terrible ones that really act like they hate their job and you have to wonder why they became teachers to begin with. Also, if you do have an issue with a teacher, you are wasting your breath trying to bring it to the attention of the principal, ect. Also, they are very big on teaching kids how to pass tests to make their school look good, not whether or not your kid learns. Also very snobby environment for shy kids.
—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

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
91%
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

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
91%
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 Students97%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic86%
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)88%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic86%
Asian or Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)82%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled58%
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)75%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students97%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled75%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)>95%
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 Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial90%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled40%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)90%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students87%
Female95%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander85%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial70%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabled65%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)90%
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islander>95%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial80%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled60%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)>95%
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 Students92%
Female>95%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled73%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled80%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4BelowMet
Grade 5AboveAbove
Grade 6MetMet

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

 
106 (2011)
 
103 (2010)
 
101 (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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
Black 6% 16%
Hispanic 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 14%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 10%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%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 68%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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8300 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: (513) 777-6128

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