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Dover Street School

Public | PK-5 | 255 students

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Posted January 30, 2013

My son has only been going to this school for two years in K3/K4. My son started here in Special Ed and speech therapy for transition issue, and consequently had a half days with Mrs. Pingitore for two years. She is, without a doubt, one of the most exception teachers I've known. Her curriculum is creative and thoughtful, and she is highly responsible for my being ahead of the curve in his regular K-4 class. If you are considering a school for younger Special Ed needs, you should give very strong consideration to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

My daughter has been going to Dover since K3 and she loves it. The staff is fantastic !!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2010

As an educator myself I take my childrens' education very seriously, Dover has excellent, dedicated teachers and community minded staff! They have gym, art and a school nurse. Not to mention a beautiful library. I am extremely pleased with my choice in Dover.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2009

I am very satisfied with Dover Street School. They have excellent before and after school care, the staff is caring, and the building is lovely. The school is in a safe neighborhood, where I do not worry about them. The children come from very diverse backrounds. This school is all about inclusion. Every time I walk in Dover all the stafff know my name. Once a month the principal hosts a breakfast with the parents. The school also hosts a pinic before school starts for all the students and their families. I can not tell you home good it is to know that my child is in a safe place where people know me as a parent and value me!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2009

My son has been at dover for three years and he love it there. The staff is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

I am very happy with the education my child has gotten at Dover St School. The teacher and assistants care about each and every child and it shows. I feel very welcome when I go into the office and am greeted by the ladies. Last year and this year there was talk of a merger with other south side schools. I have to say that neither ever went though and I am so happy that Dover is going to stay the wasy it is!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2008

My daughter was at Dover and I transferred her to Humboldt Park. She too, had Ms. Pingitore; who is an awesome teacher and the kids do learn a lot! But it is what it is, basic instruction. My daughter was not challenged enough here and I pleaded with staff to change something. Said they would and never got around to it. Overall, Ms. Pingitore ROCKS but the school fails to meet MY expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2008

Special Ed for our child has been good, Speech Therapy for the Special Ed child has been bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My son's in K3 and I've had a great experience. The staff is always nice and helpful and my son loves it. I think his teacher Mrs. Pingatore is awesome and I've seen the work they do in class and I think its right on track.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2007

I was leary about putting my daughter at this school because of the reviews on this site, but I have only had great experiences. Although she is only in K3, she is recognized and cared for by everyone. Her teacher, Ms Pingitore, is awesome, the day care is so caring, and it's a small enough school to know everyone. She has made friends in a lot of grades and I always know how she is doing intellectually and emotionally, because the teachers and assistants always tell me what goes on. I am putting my son there next year, and I know he will do great as well.
—Submitted by Wanda, a parent


Posted May 29, 2007

The academic studies at Dover seem to be satisfactory. I would like to see my child challenged at a higher level,I'm sure that will be coming as she reaches 3rd grade. I would like to see more extracurricular activities. More parents need to be involved, every parent should be involved one way or another.
—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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%
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%
Female45%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin50%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled56%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities28%
Non-disabled89%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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%
Female80%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin71%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Math

All Students46%
Female50%
Male43%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin43%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled67%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students63%
Female80%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Science

All Students54%
Female60%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled80%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Social Studies

All Students67%
Female90%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled75%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities14%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
5 / 10
Climate rating
7 / 10

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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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

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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
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Math growth
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

7

Average
Based on 11 teacher
responses

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Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

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Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

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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
White, not Hispanic 40% 74%
Hispanic 33% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 16% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 6% 1%
Asian 3% 4%
Multiracial 1% 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 3%N/A6%
Disabled students 28%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

School leader's name Jeffrey W Krupar
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 2:25
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Jaclyn Dee Laber
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (414) 294-1615

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • Dance

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

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2969 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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