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Young Minds Preparatory School

Private | PK-8 | 260 students
“We are best known for Christian education.”
 

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Posted January 26, 2013
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My child has attended Young Minds Preparatory School for years now. She learned a lot. She can speak, read in Russian & Spanish!!! And reads better than college students. Plus knows the Lord! Taught me stuff. I've been really happy with the process, progress, and performance with this school.
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Posted January 24, 2013
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My oldest child has been attending this school since he was in 1st grade and I've no issues with the staff. I'm a major part of the school. One of my favorite things about the school is that I can come and visit at any time and enjoy the classroom experience with my child. My children have learned so much and they still incorporate the learning of the bible. I love the fact that Young Minds are teaching are young boys to become Men and our young ladies to become Women. Im appreciate the uniforms because it means unity and sharing of one common goal-education not fashion! I appreciate the values Mrs. Laster has instilled in my children and that we are on one accord. I value this school and its traditions.
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Posted December 4, 2012
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This school is terrible. Some of the staff especially the Mrs. Laster (The Principle) is rude, ignorant, childish, and disrespectful to both students and parents. The school is everyday fighting and drama and the principle is an instigator who causes more drama between the students. She should be fired and she should lose her job.
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Posted August 10, 2012
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My son went to this school. I am so glad I changed. This school wanted the children to wear long sleave shirts,ties and jackets when it was 90 degrees outside. My son was picked on by staff,children and the principal. It was truely unprofessional. Their was no communication. I came to the school and they told me everything was ok and I got a letter after the principal went on vacation. that it wasn't. I am soo glad that I got out my son out of their. the only one that did seem helpful was MS. Gaston she always greeted me with a smile she seemed totally out of place in that environment.
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Posted February 16, 2012
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The teachers do not help you with your work and they keep leaving and people fight all the time we dont learn anything there they just let you fight

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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

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
6%
Reading

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
17%
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

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
21%
Math

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
21%
Reading

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
42%
Science

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
26%
Social Studies

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
32%
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

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
6%
Reading

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
12%
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

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
4%
Reading

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
44%
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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
5%
Reading

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
36%
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

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
7%
Math

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
14%
Reading

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
7%
Social Studies

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
14%
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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Math growth
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*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. Unfortunately, this school didn't provide enough survey responses to generate a climate rating.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
Black, not Hispanic 90%
Multiracial 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White, not Hispanic 0%
Source: Manually entered by school official

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/AN/A
Disabled students 10%N/AN/A
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/AN/A
Source: Manually entered by school official

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
Security personnel
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • none

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
Clubs
  • Cooking club

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 2:30 pm
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Tracy M. Laster
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (262) 682-0551

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Students have a schedule like highschool
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • praise team
  • Basketball
Girls sports
  • praise team
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Chess club
  • Cooking club
  • Entrepreneurship club
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
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • Red and Yellow
School mascot
  • Shephard
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  • Our school is a parent friendly school with an inviting family atmosphere. Yearly, we strive to became better and we do this by constantly looking at data to see how we can become better and serve kids and their families.
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