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Ceria M. Travis Academy

Private | PK-12 | 706 students
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Posted August 13, 2012
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This Is a great school. The School Has Improved. The School Have More Than Enough Books. We Have Great Staff/Teachers.Children Reaches There Goals Here At Travis Academy.

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Posted August 13, 2012
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This is an excellent school. It helps children reach their goals and they have great sports such as CheerLeading , Basketball and many more. its has many given school supports and books. This is a great school,,, check it out someday.

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Posted June 16, 2012
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Awful, they get staff and students to meet the state requirement. Then excess staff and get rid of bad students after the numbers are turned in to state. There were fights all the time and some classes were like in the movies where kids were throwing things all over the room, loud out of control and doing whatever they wanted. Some staff wouldn't even do all their assigned duties.

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Posted August 17, 2010
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i rate this school a zero..it is ran poorly they are failing some kids and hendering otheres -kids dont respect the teachers.there is nostaff support..they have no books. they dont help with special ed..they r just a school getting by...my children learned nothing and thet are more behind than they were...i rate a zero..because thats how much learning my kids got..and they have alot of bullys.
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Posted November 18, 2008
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This is a very good school i enjoyed working with the children and the staff their is alot of love at this school.

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Posted September 19, 2008
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this school seems to have so much structure for the school year 2008-09. I am very happy to see this educational environment prosper.

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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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
10%
Reading

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
28%
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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
16%
Math

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
7%
Reading

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
10%
Science

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
10%
Social Studies

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
23%
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

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
0%
Reading

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
22%
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

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
8%
Reading

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
23%
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

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
8%
Reading

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
21%
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

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
6%
Math

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
6%
Reading

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
19%
Science

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
3%
Social Studies

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
8%
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

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
3%
Math

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
3%
Reading

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
10%
Science

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
5%
Social Studies

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
13%
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

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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.
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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 ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black, not Hispanic 98%
White, not Hispanic 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Multiracial 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Source: Manually entered by school official

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/AN/A
Disabled students 15%N/AN/A
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/AN/A
Source: Manually entered by school official

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Public
Choice
Private
Percentage of students going to 2-year college 25% (2012)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 25% (2012)
Percentage of students going directly into the workforce 50% (2012)
Colleges most students attend after graduation MATC
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 33N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
Dance teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • AKA Outstanding Educators (2007)
  • Boy Scouts Diversity Award
  • Governers Recognition (2012)
Community service awards received in the past 3 years
  • Holiday Tree Award
  • Letter Award for Nursing Home Volunteers

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
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Technology
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Math club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Part-time study
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Nonsectarian
Fax number
  • (414) 342-4957

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Internships
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Technology
  • Vocational education
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
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Culinary
  • Nursing Assistant

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Cooking/Nutrition teacher(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • For Elementary Students Only
  • Passes/tokens for public transportation
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Cub scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Math club
  • Mock trial competition club
  • Student council/government
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Blue & White
School mascot
  • Tiger
School leaders can update this information here.

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10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2011-2012 school year.

Students accepted for the 2011-2012 school year
820
Applications received for the 2011-2012 school year
850
Students typically come from these schools
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Private

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$6000 - $6000
Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
No.
Application fee
No

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College preparation / awareness offered
College presentations or information sessions
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2 year college - 25%
4 year college - 25%
Workforce - 50%
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Phone: (414) 342-4950

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