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Strange Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 514 students

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Posted December 26, 2007

I've had five children go through this school in the past ten years. I have to say I was very worried in the early years and even moved them to a different school at one point. When Mr, Bar-Din came to the school it all changed. We returned to Strange and it was the best move in the world. The school is high tech, the teachers are attentive and caring. The PTO could use a little help, but other wise I think it is one of the best elementary schools in Kenosha. We are a P5 school, but who would know, Mr. Bar-din has made it a great school to attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

I feel the staff and parents are involved in the education of students here @ Strange. Curtis Strange is a very down to earth school with a good social/economic mix. You and your child will feel very welcome here. The staff goes out it's way to get to know each child/parent and will treat everyone as an individual and fair. ~Ace Student & Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2004

Strange Elementary is a wonderful school! I have had the opportunity to witness Stocker, Forest Park and Pleasant Praire due to re-location and/or boundry changes. I must say that I was more impressed with Strange's learning atmosphere and parental involvement. The overall feeling of the school made me feel as though we belonged to the school and made it a more comfortable learning experience!
—Submitted by Jodi Larsen, 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 78% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%
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 Students59%
Female47%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin68%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled59%
English learners70%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic origin38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin68%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled63%
English learners46%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
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 Students59%
Female63%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic origin60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin70%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled62%
English learners38%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Math

All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled82%
English learners75%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students69%
Female87%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic origin70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled80%
English learners63%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Science

All Students52%
Female50%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled58%
English learners38%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled87%
English learners75%
Proficient in English84%
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

Math

All Students65%
Female67%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities0%
Non-disabled79%
English learners78%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled70%
English learners11%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
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
Hispanic 38% 10%
White, not Hispanic 34% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 22% 10%
Multiracial 4% 2%
Asian 1% 4%
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 18%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%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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5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
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Phone: (262) 359-6024

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