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Toki Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 470 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted December 1, 2012

Toki Middle School provided my 3 children with life experiences that cannot be found in schools catering to homogeneous populations. My children learned to appreciate perspectives different from their own and to feel confident in themselves and in expressing their opinions. They developed a good sense of community and a respect for others with whom thet may have not otherwise worked with socially or academically. Their stanardized test scores were high...although it may be difficult to tell from the school's average. Their social and academdic transition to high school was smooth and they were well prepared to deal with added pressure on both levels.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2012

The teachers are absolutely fantastic, each and every one of them. I am pleasantly surprised by the school spirit at Toki! My daughter loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2011

I have had three children over 9 years attend Toki. My first child had a great experience-the teachers were incredible, all students were held to high standards, and the Principal and Support Staff were highly regarded. Over the years the leadership has changed so much, that most of the excellent, experienced staff and support staff have left or have been reassigned. It is now an NCLB "school in need of improvement" and we considered applying to other schools with our youngest. However, she loves her teachers, most of whom are very young, but it is obvious that the expectations for ALL students academically and behaviorally is not at all at the level it was for my oldest. It is now trying to adapt a specific curricular model...probably at the expense of the quality of behavior and low reading scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

great, enthusiastic staff. We just went to back to school night and I was very impressed with curriculum/expectations and the staff . Very happy 6th grade parent. My daughter loves going to school every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

I have had 3 children complete middle school at Toki and two more are there now. All 5 children have received a very good education. Most of the staff is hard working, dedicated and make learning interesting. One son required extensive special education services. The team was great! It made a big difference for him. There are lots of after-school activities for kids who are interested. I love that it's mutlicultural (race, income, religion). We have choosen to continued to send our kids there dispite other options. No regrets!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2008

Poor as far as Learning Disabled Dept. Too many students per teacher. Poor behavior among student body, very disrespectful, would not recommend it
—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 79% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%
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 Students68%
Female66%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic origin34%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled74%
English learners41%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic origin54%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled84%
English learners65%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities15%
Non-disabled81%
English learners34%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin57%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled91%
English learners53%
Proficient in English83%
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

Language Arts

All Students63%
Female60%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic origin35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled67%
English learners21%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Math

All Students80%
Female79%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled87%
English learners78%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities35%
Non-disabled86%
English learners43%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students72%
Female70%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic origin53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled77%
English learners36%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Social Studies

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled80%
English learners43%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 44% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 28% 10%
Hispanic 14% 10%
Asian 7% 4%
Multiracial 6% 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 12%N/A6%
Disabled students 21%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%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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5606 Russett Rd
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