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Concordia University School

Private | PK-8 | 286 students

We are best known for reading program.
 
 

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 1, 2013

Concordia is a great school because the teachers keep the parents informed re: the childs school work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2013

As a parent, I love Concordia University School for my child, The school has structure, good quality staff and most important the class and homework has substance. I only wish the school was year around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2011

This year has brought along quite a few changes at CUS. But I think the changes have been for the better. The principal stepped down which I feel was Best for the school. They've brought in a couple of staff members from one of the Top performing private schools in Milwaukee. Homework comes home nightly. So I am able to see what my children are learning. The curriculum is actually challenging the students'...Ex. Building Critical Thinking, Problem Solving skills and basic skills. When I've had to speak with a teacher about schoolwork. They were easily reached by phone or email and responded promptly. Keep up the good work! I think the school is going in a great direction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2011

My child's first year at this school was actually great. His 4TH grade teacher Mrs S not only helped him stay on track but she pushed him to do work at another level. I thinks shes a excellent teacher. This school doesn't give much homework,but where she saw my son needed improvement she sent packets home to help him. Also knowing that some parents haven't been in school in a while,she sent home packets for the parents to understand the work to. With teacher,parent,and child working together anything is possible. Hope next years goes well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2010

I agree with the parent who stated it's hard to tell what the children know or are learning in class. The middle school does not have textbooks. Students don't get homework on a regular basis. One middle school teacher is very unprofessional in conduct and dress. Issues and concerns are not addressed by the principal because she is friends with this particular staff member. It is clear to all who is actually running the school (not the principal) Parents have no voice when it comes to concerns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2010

School lacks leadership. It needs diversity training.Principal referred to children as acting, 'from the hood.'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2010

I think that this school has great potential. Its very disciplinary so the good kids seem to suffer with the bad. The curriculum is good but the children dont get homework and its hard to tell what they know or are learning in class. The staff is friendly and very welcoming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2005

My son is excelling profeciently at this institute. I love the curriculom.
—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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
22%
Reading

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
33%
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

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
6%
Math

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
18%
Reading

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
18%
Science

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
18%
Social Studies

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%
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

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
33%
Reading

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
43%
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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
40%
Reading

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
52%
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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
30%
Reading

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%
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

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
35%
Math

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
18%
Reading

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
65%
Science

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
47%
Social Studies

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
47%
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

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
1 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

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Academic rating

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

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

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. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/AN/A
Disabled students 0%N/AN/A
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/AN/A
Source: Manually entered by school official

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:45 pm
School Leader's name
  • Trenae Howard
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Fax number
  • (414) 354-5586

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • College prep
  • Core knowledge
  • Standards-based
  • Traditional
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Mathematics
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Title 1
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Track
  • Volleyball
  • dance

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Green,white
School mascot
  • Northstars
More from this school
  • We offer music, Gospel Choir, art, and phy ed to all of our students. We are accredited through NLSA and WRISA.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
394
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
394
Students typically come from these schools
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What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2011-2012 school year
$5000 - $5000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
No.
Application fee
No

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran
Carmen North High School
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8242 N Granville Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53224
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