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Audubon Technology & Communication Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 613 students

We are best known for innovative use of technology.
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4 stars

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Posted May 4, 2010

Audubon is an excellent school. The teachers are very professional. Students are able to take many technology classes and our band is awesome. Audubon offers a very good special education program.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 3, 2010

Fabulous, safe school with up to date technology that the students use on a daily basis. I would highly recommend this school to parents.


Posted March 24, 2010

this school is awsome because we learn alot while having fun
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 28, 2009

I am a student in that school next year I will be leaving. Out of all of my three school years in Audubon, the news to me has Been noting but positive. Audubon has many different varieties of activities music, computers and my favorite, the schools announcements. I recommend it. It has also been voted the most safest middle school in milwaukee
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 20, 2008

My daugther loves the school , teachers and personal are excellent !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2005

Great school! Great teachers that interact with the parents closely in order to help students achieve in 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 79% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
67%
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 Students48%
Female46%
Male49%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin53%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities7%
Non-disabled55%
English learners33%
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled74%
English learners48%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Black, not of Hispanic origin35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin35%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled54%
English learners31%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students64%
Female71%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic origin47%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin50%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled78%
English learners52%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
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 Students37%
Female45%
Male32%
Black, not of Hispanic origin28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin41%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities6%
Non-disabled46%
English learners16%
Proficient in English43%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant37%

Math

All Students53%
Female51%
Male55%
Black, not of Hispanic origin44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin52%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled64%
English learners37%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%

Reading

All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic origin48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin66%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled82%
English learners62%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students50%
Female47%
Male52%
Black, not of Hispanic origin36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin48%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled61%
English learners41%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female54%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin51%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities8%
Non-disabled68%
English learners41%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
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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Academic rating
5 / 10
Climate rating
5 / 10

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The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state.
Overall academic rating

5

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Above average

*Test scores are based on the 2012 WSAS results from the state of Wisconsin.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. This data is from 2012 and is provided by the Value-Added Research Center and Milwaukee Public Schools. Private school growth data is not included in the rating because it is not comparable with public school results.

Climate ratings

This rating encompasses five elements of school climate: safety and cleanliness, respect and relationships, expectations for students, teacher collaboration and support, and parent involvement. This school's climate ratings are the result of GreatSchools' analysis of teacher survey data from the Spring 2012 School Climate Survey developed by Milwaukee Public Schools.

Overall climate rating

5

Average
Based on 42 teacher
responses

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Keeping things safe, clean, and orderly.

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Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

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Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

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Supporting its teachers.

This rating indicates how teachers feel about their school's professional environment. At a highly rated school, teachers are more likely to work well together, learn from one another, have opportunities for professional development and feel supported by the administration. At a school with lower ratings, teachers may not interact much, feel appreciated or have much input in school decisions and policies.


Informing and including families.

This rating reflects how much communication parents can expect from this school. A highly rated school is more likely to have regular communication (e.g. newsletters, emails, and meetings) between administrators, teachers and parents. This may include information about student progress, homework help and volunteer opportunities. At lower-rated schools, parents may not get regular updates and may feel less welcome at school.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 64% 10%
White, not Hispanic 16% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 15% 10%
Asian 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2% 1%
Multiracial N/A 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 24%N/A6%
Disabled students 21%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

School leader's name Jesse R Mazur
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Middle School Safe School District Award (2009)
  • State commendation for Project Lead the Way (2009)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Clubs
  • Special olympics

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Engineering
  • Technology
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Engineering
Clubs
  • Math club
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Drum line
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Special olympics

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:48 am
School end time
  • 3:48 pm
School Leader's name
  • Barbara M. Goss
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (414) 902-7815

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Vocational education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Engineering

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • softball
Girls sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Chess club
  • Drum line
  • Math club
  • Robotics club
  • Special olympics
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Audubon High School
Hamilton High School
Pulaski High School
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3300 S 39th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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