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Oak Creek West Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 483 students

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Posted August 29, 2009

this school is the best my favorite teacher is mrs higgins she is very funny
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 7, 2009

I LOVE west middle school! It has a lot of really awesome activities like the JSN club and drama! I ESPECIALLY love the field trips for the JSN club, especially the tubing one!!! The teachers are really great, especially Ms. Dethloff and Mrs. Hejdak! I think that anyone who goes here will agree, West IS the best!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2008

This school totally rocks! My daughter is making awesome friends and told me she actually 'loves homework'! She is getting A's, loves the diversity, and is jammin' on her spanish skills.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2008

my daughter goes here and she loves it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2008

Oak Creek West Middle is an excellent school! I was a little concern in the beginning thinking that my child wouldn't like the school and that she would be drown in homework. Overrall everything is going very well for her and the teachers are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2007

Oak Creek West Middle School is a wonderful school. I believe at one time there was to much homework and large projects to be done at home. But the parents address the issue and this pass year was wonderful. We would like to see the target classes being extra help for that subject and not a class to give additional homework out because that is just added stress for the child when he is at home. I know being a middle school it is more difficult to plan field trips, but I know that would be something we would like to see more of if possible. We feel the Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities is wonderful. The teachers are very involved and really do watch out for the students We feel Oak Creek West Middle School is wonderful school for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2005

This school is one of the best schools in the Oak Creek/ Franklin Area. The teachers are very committed and my daughter enjoys her classes. I've never had a problem asking the teachers to help my daughter in different ways.
—Submitted by Rochelle F, a parent


Posted September 9, 2004

Very poor leadership. Poor accountability. Principal says he thinks it's unusual for a parent to ask for special needs testing for child. Principal refuses to answer certain questions. School staff need sensitivity training. Staff ignores questions and complaints submitted in writing.
—Submitted by sue meyer, 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

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic origin59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled81%
English learners37%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled90%
English learners63%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled89%
English learners79%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic origin84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled94%
English learners86%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic origin42%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled68%
English learners25%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Math

All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic origin58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled87%
English learners75%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic origin83%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled93%
English learners83%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Science

All Students82%
Female78%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic origin66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled85%
English learners58%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female81%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic origin66%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled90%
English learners67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 62% 74%
Hispanic 18% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 8% 10%
Asian 7% 4%
Multiracial 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 8%N/A6%
Disabled students 9%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8401 S 13th St
Oak Creek, WI 53154
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Phone: (414) 768-6250

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