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Shepard Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 515 students

 
 
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Posted November 27, 2012

My daughter transfered here this year (2nd grade) and has excelled at this school. Her teacher is excellent and the children are grouped according to ability for more attention between the teachers (all 2nd grade) as well as the "special" teachers (for reading and math). Having an ex wife that was a teacher and now a principal, I truely appreciate the education that my daughter is getting here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2011

We moved here from a much smaller school district and have been thoroughly impressed with Sheperd Hills. Our son's teacher ensures if students are advanced in certain subjects that they are challenged rather than just focusing on those students that need more attention. In the 2 years our son has been in the school he has shown significant improvement in all areas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2009

Not very impressed with the school or principal. My two children are gifted, one highly gifted; there are absolutely no services available (or offered) in the OC-F district at the elementary level. We are actually considering a move to IL for better schools and challenge for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2005

I have had three children at this school for the past three years. It is quite a good school. All three are special needs children, and all have received excellent L.D. services. They have an excellent counselor and principal who address social problems with the kids promptly and efficiently, such as personality conflicts, etc.
—Submitted by Mary, 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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
76%
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 Students69%
Female66%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners33%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners44%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners62%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Math

All Students84%
Female89%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners77%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners61%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Science

All Students75%
Female71%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners54%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female100%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners76%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled81%
English learners65%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled87%
English learners77%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 70% 74%
Hispanic 14% 10%
Asian 7% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
Multiracial 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
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 11%N/A6%
Disabled students 10%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9701 S Shepard Hills Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
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Phone: (414) 768-6270

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