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Washington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 383 students

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Posted November 11, 2008

My daughter is a special needs student and Washington has been a huge help in her learning. This is her second year there and while I was concerned about transferring her there from her previous school because of unfamiliarity with staff/other students and new routines, etc, I am so very very glad she switched. Her previous school was great, too, but they just didn't have the facilities to help her with her problems. Now she can write her name consistently, is learning to read some words, and is staying inside the lines when coloring! These are all things we were not sure she'd EVER be able to do! If you have a special needs child and it is recommended that your child attend Washington, it's the right thing to do! We couldn't be happier with her progress and with Washington.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2007

Dedicated staff and great kids! My children had a great experience at this school. LD parents - Wow! You will get the help you need from this knowledgeable staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2004

This is a wonderful school! Dr.Mason, the principal has a warm, compassionate way with the children. Many goals and activities add fun to school. My twins enjoy school very much. The new student council this year was a hit with my son. He is now very organized, and doesn't want to miss any council meetings.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2003

My Daughter loves school she has had wonderful teachers from k-4. Dr Mason the principal is wonderful a very compasionate man who the children and parents seem to have a lot of respect for. Wonderful school.
—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.

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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
85%

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

Language Arts

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%
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 Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled80%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students69%
Female76%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled82%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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%
Female80%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities34%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled89%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
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 disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled98%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students89%
Female97%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students81%
Female93%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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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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 82% 74%
Hispanic 10% 10%
Multiracial 3% 2%
Asian 2% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 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 10%N/A6%
Disabled students 9%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%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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811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
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Phone: (608) 743-7200

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