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Elkhorn Area Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 698 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 1, 2013

I give this school two stars because my student is not happy there often. The teachers say they are big on stopping bullying, but there I no help for it there. Students are rude and disrespectful, and a lot of teachers are not very helpful to their students. However, some teachers are very nice and push for their students to do better. The vice principal is too strict on the wrong things. There is not much discipline towards students who need it. Some students have terrible attitudes.. and for those students, the staff seems to have given up trying with. I know this only because my child comes home very often and tells me everything that happens.. over all the school has a lot of improving to do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2011

i gave it 5 stars because i really like the school and kids and teachers and staff.


Posted August 11, 2010

I selected 4 stars because I think we always have to room to improve. The students here are respectful and try hard, for the most part, to do their best. The parents care tremendously and help teachers to do the best we can for their children. The board is willing to support learning for students and teachers. It is a pleasure to work here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 8, 2008

I love my teachers and the kids at this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 2, 2007

I am a student at this school, and if you want my opinion, this school should be 10/10, for good teachers, the ability to be in a variety of sports, music class, and the opportunity for parents to help and be involved. If you are BEGGING for some type of criticism, you could say this school has a little bit of a bully issue. But, they are doing their best to resolve it, by giving us students some great tips to deal with them throughout the year.
—Submitted by a 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 79% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%
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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
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 66% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled89%
English learners50%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled94%
English learners58%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled87%
English learners30%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled94%
English learners80%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled80%
English learners36%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Math

All Students82%
Female85%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities6%
Non-disabled89%
English learners73%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled96%
English learners82%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Science

All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled92%
English learners54%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled96%
English learners73%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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
White, not Hispanic 84% 74%
Hispanic 13% 10%
Multiracial 2% 2%
Asian 1% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 6%N/A6%
Disabled students 10%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
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Phone: (262) 723-6800

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