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Integrated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler

Public | PK-5 | 278 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 2, 2011

I went here and it was terrible!I was bullied by a girl and I only made one friend.The girl who bullied me eventually ended up finding my phone number,calling me,and threatning me.There is also a HUGE lice problem,everybody there has it,I had it for six months because whenever I got rid of it,I got it again.I transfered to edmunds and was much happier.


Posted January 14, 2005

Although many people think of H.O. Wheeler as a bad school and a bad environment, I completely disagree. H.O. Wheeler gets the best teachers and the most funding of all the elementary schools in Burlington. The reason many people think of it poorly is because most parents don't get involved. I graduated from H.O. Wheeler years ago and now I am a Sophmore at Burlington High School with national test scores in the top 1%, a GPA of 3.5, and I take all honors and AP clases, including a college course called 'Religious and Philosophic Perspective on Human Experience.' I credit most of my success and desire to learn to the wonderful educators at H.O. Wheeler Elementary School. I was always encouraged to try new things, and the teachers let you work at your own pace. The extracurricular programs there are also wonderful and educational.
—Submitted by Katie Burdo, a former student


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 65% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
20%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
12%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
16%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
7%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
16%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
10%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
White (not Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)46%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students58%
Female65%
Male52%
White (not Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)25%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female43%
Male42%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students46%
Female51%
Male38%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant46%

Science

All Students25%
Female21%
Male33%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant25%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Female15%
Male42%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)37%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant29%

Reading

All Students19%
Female31%
Male10%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant19%

Writing

All Students7%
Female5%
Male10%
American Indiann/a
White (not Hispanic)8%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English12%
Non-migrant7%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont 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 58% 94%
Black 23% 2%
Asian 13% 2%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6 Archibald St
Burlington, VT 05401
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Phone: (802) 864-8475

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