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Hawley Environmental School

Public | PK-5 | 326 students

We are best known for environmental science.
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Posted March 17, 2012

Hawley Environmental School is a gem in the Milwaukee Public Schools. The school has welcoming, diverse student body. The schools continues to focus on excellence in education beginning with an all day K4 program. New this year, Hawley has partnered with the Urban Ecology Center to provide outdoor experiential learning opportunities for the students. The students love learning about nature in their neighborhood park! Also new, all students receive weekly instruction in Mandarin Chinese by a native speaker through a partnership with Cricket Academy. Hawley is currently a candidate school for IB accreditation in the Primary Years Program. Every classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard for dynamic 21st century instruction. Multi-age Global Classes are wildly successful at building leadership, cooperation and community amongst the students through fun and engaging topics! If your goal is to develop a globally minded, environmentally focused learner and leader, then Hawley Environmental School wants you! Enroll today for Fall 2012.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2009

I love Hawley School. This is the most caring and dedicated school I have every been a part of. I am a Social Worker and has had the chance to observe many schools. I have a child in the 2nd grade here and already have plans for my 2yr old to attend K-4 here at Hawley. I want to give a great big Thank You to principal Stavens, you really are the heart of the school and keep it structured and going. :-)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2009

We have incredibly talented, dedicated teachers and a wonderfully diverse school community!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2009

The faculty at Hawley are all very caring and energetic to change lives. And we love that they are an environmental school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2009

The staff is really good and they care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2009

Because it is dedicated to the education of the children and because my grandson is one of the dedicated teacher who works there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

The staff rocks! The whole school rocks!


Posted November 6, 2009

The faculty and staff at Hawley are amazing! They work hard at fulfilling Hawley's mission and helping our kids succeed. Hawley is a school that I am proud to say my child attends!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

Hawley is a excellent school. My grandaughter goes there and loves it. It's a great neighborhood school. The staff is wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

I love Hawley because of all the great teachers and very involved parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2009

I love the education my sons are getting at Hawley. The staff are very caring and are doing a great job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

The teachers at Hawley have given my child the extra attention he needed. He has made huge progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

the teachers are awesome!


Posted November 5, 2009

I love the environmental program that Hawley has. The teachers does an amazing job with the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Their teachers work incredibly hard, not because they have to but because they want to~!


Posted November 4, 2009

As a parent of a K5 student, we have had a great experience with Hawley! My son has had Ms. Wekwert and she is passionate about her job. The K4 & K5 curriculum has kept my son challenged and motivated to suceed. Thank you Ms. W and Hawley!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

The teachers truly understand the importance of team work and individualize learning for each student
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Our students are caring for one another and then environment. They work very hard and do so many wonderful things to help conserve the environment! What a great place to learn!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 4, 2009

It is a caring school community. Our students, staff and parents care about each other as well as the environment. We are also academically successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

Hawley is a great school with exceptional students, staff and parents. The school offers a caring learning environment and has a unique environmental focus. Hawley is a great place to learn!
—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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
84%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%
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 Students71%
Female69%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic origin62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students74%
Female69%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Language Arts

All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin68%
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 disabilities70%
Non-disabled80%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students67%
Female73%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic origin64%
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 disabilities50%
Non-disabled75%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students77%
Female87%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic origin79%
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 disabilities50%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
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 disabilities60%
Non-disabled75%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
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 disabilities100%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students72%
Female81%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
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

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

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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Overall academic rating

5

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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

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Based on 12 teacher
responses

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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
Black, not Hispanic 57% 10%
White, not Hispanic 24% 74%
Asian 9% 4%
Hispanic 9% 10%
Multiracial 1% 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 1%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Librarian/media specialist(s)
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • New Wisconsin Promise Award for Academic Excellence
  • Wisconsin Green and Healthy School (2007)
  • Multiple Kohl Teaching Fellowship Awardees (2006)

Special education / special needs

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
  • Specific learning disabilities
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Gardening

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Health & athletics

Clubs
  • Gardening
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:05
School end time
  • 3:45
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Glen Stavens
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

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
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
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Extra learning resources offered
  • None
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Library
School leaders can update this information here.

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
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
School leaders can update this information here.

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5610 W Wisconsin Ave
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