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Manitoba School

Public | PK-8 | 528 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2013

My kids, nieces, and nephews have gone to Manitoba since K4 a total of 4 years. I would NOT recommend this school. They are so diorganized, no control, and the worse part is they do nothing about bullying. I recent pulled my children. I loved the teachers but who is running the school and how is a JOKE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2011

My daughter has been at Manitoba since K4. She's now a fourth grader and doing exceptionally well. I always feel comfortable and welcome in the building. Everyone is very friendly and the teachers are awesome. Manitoba as a fabulous music program! There are opportunities for students to take piano and drum lessons at school. There are a number of great after school activities as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2011

My daughter attends Manitoba and is midway through K5. My wife and I are very pleased with the academic program and feel the diversity of the school is a plus. The staff is friendly, and there is a feeling of calm as you enter the building. We think it is one of the best in the city.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

My children are very happy at Manitoba school. I'm very pleased with the education they are receiving and the activities the PTO provide for the staff,family and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

They have a wonderful program for children with developmental delays and other health and learning disabilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

My son is completing his first year as a 5th grader at Manitoba. I am impressed at the school and how student focused it is. The kids are well-behaved and the teachers are amazing. A lot of schools cut out Art, Music, and Gym. But the school manages to have all three, which I think every child should benefit from them. I highly recommend this school to parents who are looking for a good school their kids can attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2007

My son started attending in February this year after he turned three. He gets the needed attention for his speech and occupational therapy as well as other regular kindergarten classes. He is there 5 mornings a week. They also have art and music. Music! I didn't think schools offered that anymore. I have been pleased with his progress during the past two months. What a difference! His teachers are very willing to communicate with us about how he is doing on a daily basis. He is my first born and this is the school that was offered to us.
—Submitted by Jenna S., a parent


Posted February 15, 2007

This is a great school! My daughter has attended the last two years and we could not be more pleased. there are plenty of opportunities for parent involvement. they continue to have gym, music, and art during a period of time when other public schools have been eliminating these classes to save money. the programming adheres to the standards that MPS sets forth. my daughter's teachers have offered extra challenge when she has needed it. I also like the extra music instruction that is offered. my daughter has violin instruction once a week. the onsite before and after school child care is always appreciated. I would recommend this school to any parent I talk to!
—Submitted by Jennifer F., 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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%
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 79% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
83%

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

Math

All Students57%
Female54%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled60%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled81%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students51%
Female65%
Male38%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities9%
Non-disabled67%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%

Math

All Students51%
Female60%
Male43%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled63%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%

Reading

All Students64%
Female80%
Male48%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled80%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students51%
Female55%
Male48%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled60%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female80%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled76%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students56%
Female50%
Male64%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin55%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled69%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students64%
Female55%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin44%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled74%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Math

All Students60%
Female71%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled75%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students80%
Female88%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled95%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

Math

All Students59%
Female69%
Male54%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin42%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled74%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students81%
Female93%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled92%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students43%
Female45%
Male42%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin32%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled48%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin69%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled88%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin68%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled77%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Science

All Students57%
Female45%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin58%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled62%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female40%
Male55%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin53%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled51%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
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
4 / 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

4

Average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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City
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Reading growth
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

4

Average
Based on 29 teacher
responses

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Keeping things safe, clean, and orderly.

This rating evaluates a school's environment, based on its safety, order, cleanliness and more. More highly rated schools have well-kept facilities and a safe environment conducive to learning. Schools rated poorly may have a chaotic environment, conflicts among students or even theft or violence.


Creating healthy, respectful relationships.

This rating measures whether the school has a positive learning environment and cultivates an atmosphere of respect. At a school with a higher rating, it's more likely that the school's culture celebrates hard work and learning, students treat their peers and teachers with respect and class lessons reinforce character strengths such as kindness and tolerance. A school with a lower rating may have a weaker learning environment or allow disrespectful behavior.


Promoting high academic expectations for all students.

This rating sheds light on the academic expectations that teachers have for students. At a school with a higher rating, educators are more likely to stress academic success, ask kids to work hard and expect kids to be college-bound. At schools with lower ratings, it may be more acceptable for students to put in average or minimal effort, perform poorly on tests and lack strong academic goals.


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 47% 10%
White, not Hispanic 31% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 16% 10%
Asian 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2% 1%
Multiracial 0% 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 20%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

School leader's name Rhoda F Jones Goodwin
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
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Science club

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 2:30
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Helen Bugni
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Fax number
  • (414) 902-8615

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
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
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • 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 facilities
  • Computer
  • Library
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Science club
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Parent involvement
  • Parents are highly visible to help in classrooms, especially for special activities such as field trips. student performances are well attended. parents wait with and for their children on the playground before and after school. open house is well attended. there is an active school governance council and pto.
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  • We offer universal free breakfast to our students. Special education students are an integral part of the school culture by adults and students. They sit side by side in class and at lunch and play together on the playground.
School leaders can update this information here.

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4040 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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Phone: (414) 902-8600

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