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Whitnall Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 516 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 30, 2013

I'm really impressed with WMS. My daughter is in Advanced Placement Classes and is learning REAL skills that will help her in HS or College. i.e. note taking, organization, citations, proper paper writing etc. Could not be happier with our experience there. Teachers are friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. Strong use of technology in the classrooms without taking away from the important human interactions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2012

I really don't understand how this school has as high of a rating as it does.. if you have a higher intelligence level you are stuck in normal classes. there is one advanced class in the whole school. The teachers are rude and are not very educated.


Posted December 10, 2009

I love Middle School I dont know what is wrong with the people who didnt like it but its an excellent school Mrs. Stadler and Mr. Borden are awesome and all the teachers are really nice I really reccomend WMS
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 18, 2009

my daughter love wms it's the best their or atleast my doughter says so
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2006

My son's social experience at WMS has been a nightmare. This has not been helped by the administration. Prinicipal, Dean of Students and Board seem to differ on bullying/harrassment discipline policies and apply randomly and selectively. Current principal is leaving this spring. No new principal named as yet. We are hoping someone with a firm hand takes the helm! Academically, this is a very good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2004

I am currently at Whitnall High School, but I did attend the 6th-8th grades at Whitnall Middle School. I would say, in comparison, that the level of education and student/teacher involvement is much better than many other schools in this area. Things may have changed, but I really believe that WMS is a great middle school.
—Submitted by Jon Pollitt, a former student


Posted March 25, 2004

I am not overly pleased with the quality of education that my daughter is receiving in WMS. She is seemingly falling through the cracks, very little involvement from the teachers, kids are not engaged.
—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 79% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

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

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled95%
English learners55%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled98%
English learners55%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled99%
English learners78%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled98%
English learners66%
Proficient in English94%
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 Students75%
Female80%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Math

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled97%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled99%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled97%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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

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, not Hispanic 80% 74%
Hispanic 9% 10%
Asian 5% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 3% 10%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 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 4%N/A6%
Disabled students 20%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%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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5025 S 116th St
Greenfield, WI 53228
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Phone: (414) 525-8650

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