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Dean Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 555 students

 

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Posted March 15, 2013

Our second grader and 5 y/o kindergartener are thriving at Dean Elementary. I have a background in child development and observe the teachers in Brown Deer giving our kids a great start to their academic careers. In addition, the wonderful diversity at Dean is uniquely preparing students for life in the big world out there. Great school, great community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2011

My Son is in the 3rd grade and really likes the school and works very well with the teachers. I like that the teacher always let you know when things are going on in class room etc.
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Posted April 2, 2011

Our daughter i in the third grade at Dean Elementary. We are really happy with her education and the help she receives when needed. The teachers are top notch and are very caring We love that all the schools are on one campus which allows for interaction with the Middle school and High school for various events.
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Posted March 28, 2011

Dean Elementary School provides a rich nourishing environment for children to learn and grow. Dean Elementary has some of the finest, caring and best educated teachers in the area. Our child has received unheard of individual attention and is excelling in all areas of academics.
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Posted May 1, 2009

This is our first year at Dean and I have been thrilled with the education and differentiation my children have received. It is a bigger school with a small community feel and I love that wherever we go now in our community, someone is saying hello to our children! My applause to Dean School!
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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 78% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students70%
Female76%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic origin52%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled74%
English learners100%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled85%
English learners93%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students82%
Female90%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic origin76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled82%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students81%
Female74%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled83%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin85%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled92%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin68%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled77%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic origin98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled98%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black, not Hispanic 41% 10%
White, not Hispanic 35% 74%
Asian 11% 4%
Hispanic 6% 10%
Multiracial 6% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 15%N/A6%
Disabled students 17%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kortney Smith
Fax number
  • (414) 371-6801

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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8355 N 55th St
Brown Deer, WI 53223
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Phone: (414) 371-6800

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