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West Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 309 students

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Posted January 2, 2012

The teachers are great. My daughter really likes her teacher and she seems to be learning at a good pace. The principal is nice and very friendly. The only negative would be that the parents don't seem to be as involved as other schools my children have attended.
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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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
50%
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

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
69%

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

Math

All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled80%
English learners46%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students68%
Female72%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled78%
English learners54%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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%
Female89%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled87%
English learners51%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Math

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 origin73%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled88%
English learners88%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students78%
Female90%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled92%
English learners88%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students67%
Female80%
Male56%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin68%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled79%
English learners50%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female96%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled93%
English learners100%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students65%
Female57%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin69%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled72%
English learners44%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities10%
Non-disabled67%
English learners33%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
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 71% 74%
Hispanic 25% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 4%
Multiracial 0% 2%
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 17%N/A6%
Disabled students 19%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
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Phone: (920) 675-1200

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