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Adams Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 436 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted May 6, 2009

I just moved to Janesville, and I am VERY pleased with what I have seen already. Everyone is super nice and made us feel VERY welcome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

Adams school is wonderful. The staff is caring and supportive. I am a parent who volunteers a lot, and I always feel welcome. Go Eagles.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2007

My boys attended Adams, until we relocated out of state. The teacher's are well trained, creative, and caring. The principal is the best! We all miss Adams!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2005

My children have been attending Adams Elementary for the past six years. I have found the staff at Adams to be caring and competent. They always go the extra mile and encourage children to do their very best, not only in academics but in their behavior. Adams also has an active and caring PTA that strives to make Adams a great school for all its students, by providing opportunities for enrichment
—Submitted by Betsy, a parent


Posted January 9, 2005

Adams Elementary School is wonderful! There are many family events. The teachers and principal truly care for your child. You are always encouraged to take part in your childs'education. There is an inscription in the building at the front entrance that says it all,'Enter to Learn'. I love the fact that they treat each child individually. There are different levels of learning and they cater to the child that is advanced as well as the child that may be learning at a slower pace. I'm proud when I tell others that my child attends Adams School!
—Submitted by Lisa Jummrich, a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

Love this school. Everyone is very wonderful. They all need a pat on the back. My sons go here and they like it.
—Submitted by Dawn Ames, 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.

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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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
86%
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 81% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Language Arts

All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Math

All Students75%
Female69%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students83%
Female79%
Male89%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students76%
Female69%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled84%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students83%
Female85%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled85%
English learners66%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students80%
Female92%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic origin55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled85%
English learners50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 77% 74%
Hispanic 9% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 6% 10%
Multiracial 6% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 4%
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 8%N/A6%
Disabled students 14%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
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Phone: (608) 743-6300

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