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La Escuela Fratney

Public | PK-5 | 446 students

We are best known for unique Dual Immersion program.
 
 
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Posted May 11, 2012

This is a really good bilingual school, not only for kids wanting to learn spanish but for kids who are transitioning from spanish to english like mine did. The staff is very atentive, everybody knows us and knows who our kids are. It's a very secure enviroment and very anti-bullying oriented. The teachers are good but i have to say that Ms. Carmen from K4 is the most WONDERFUL teacher I could have asked for my daughter. This is a teacher who choose to be a teacher because she likes what she does, she is very dedicated with the kids and I will always be grateful to have met her. She goes above and beyond and i can tell that she just loves children, is very thoughful but also has very effective teaching skills. I need to also say that Ms. Bethzaida from 2nd grade is a very good teacher and helped my son trough his adaptation process coming from another country. She is very dedicated and has a passion to teach children and understands them, and for that I am also grateful. This school has alot to oofer and gets the parents very involved. I wish there where more schools like this and also that this school could receive more funds to get even more things done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2010

The only reason I even give this school a star is because it teaches Spanish. Other than that, the school is pretty bad. Unsafe area, poor educational programs, and poor organization as a whole. I pulled my children from this school asap. I'll get a Spanish tutor while putting them in a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2010

Students come out fluent in Spanish and English. Parents are really involved, teachers really care and go the extra mile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Fratney is a wonderful bilingual school. That believes and promotes multiculturalism and diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

La Escuela Fratney is certainly the best! My oldest son is now 17 and attended Fratney as a 4 year old and graduated at 5th grade. Many of his teachers later in his studies have said he speaks with a native toungue due to the superior teachings at Fratney. The entire staff is dedicated to your childs education and well being as a whole! My 9 year old daughter has also been there since she was 4 and is excelling as well. She very much so enjoys her school experience. Fratney is much more like an extended family - family of diverse and cultured people who not only teach but love your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2008

My daughter just started this school in the fall and she loves it. So do I. She is enthused about going to school and you tell that the teachers are dedicated to the students. Keep up the excellent work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2008

Superior staff, great students, excellent support staff, involved parents, a diverse student and social justice and anti-racist emphasis. Children leave 5th grade completely fluent in Spanish and English. What more could you ask for?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2008

Teachers, principal and staff are dedicated to an anti-racist curriculum and Spanish dual-language program. All teachers go above and beyond to enrich the lives of the children. I don't know of any other school like it anywhere in the state. I am so happy my child is at Fratney.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2007

Excellent elementary school for any parent interested in a diverse, well-grounded school with good parental involvement and a positive attitude throughout the staff; not to mention their bilingual approach to education and a focus on arts & mutual respect for one 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.

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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
51%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
35%
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%
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 Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled71%
English learners54%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students64%
Female61%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled74%
English learners55%
Proficient in English73%
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 Students70%
Female72%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic origin64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners55%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Math

All Students77%
Female70%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic origin72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students67%
Female64%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners45%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students68%
Female64%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners45%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic origin91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners95%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled86%
English learners73%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students69%
Female80%
Male56%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled78%
English learners45%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
4 / 10
Climate rating
8 / 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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Overall academic rating

4

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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Below average
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

8

Above average
Based on 9 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
Hispanic 59% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 22% 10%
White, not Hispanic 17% 74%
Asian 1% 4%
Multiracial 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 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 28%N/A6%
Disabled students 18%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%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

Special staff resources available to students ELL/ESL Coordinator
Reading specialist(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • English
  • 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
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:00
School end time
  • 3:40
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Sylvia A Buckman
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (414) 267-1115

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • English
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • 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
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Citywide
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Running club
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Running club

Arts & music

Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Media arts
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
More from this school
  • We are the first Dual Language Program in Wisconsin. Our staff is highly qualified and multitalented. We are closely connected to our neighborhood and to the community.
School leaders can update this information here.

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3255 N Fratney St
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