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Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 565 students

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5 stars

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Posted December 17, 2011

School has some great points but area that can be approved on. My child like and A grades but vastly different education then previous exposed. Maybe I will rate a five when I stop seeing security guards keeping kids away fence in the playground due to the neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2011

Excellent school! My daughter is in the 1st grade and she is very happy here. There is quite a bit of homework and parent involvement and that is what makes this school so good. We show through our involvement that school is important. Her teacher is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2007

The school is the best one in the RUSD District. Parents, teachers, and students drive the success that happens at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2007

Three of my four children attend Jefferson Lighthouse. It is a wonderful school with caring and helpful teachers and staff, as well as great extra curricular activities that kids and parents alike can enjoy! Academically, this school goes above and beyond what is asked of them by state standards, and it shows in my child's test scores and homework reports. I would recommend this school to anyone and am proud to say that my children receive their education at Jefferson Lighthouse. Leah Haling
—Submitted by L. Haling, 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%
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 Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic origin84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled92%
English learners100%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic origin92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled95%
English learners100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students94%
Female90%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Science

All Students91%
Female88%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic origin78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 63% 74%
Hispanic 15% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 13% 10%
Asian 5% 4%
Multiracial 4% 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 6%N/A6%
Disabled students 8%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 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
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Phone: (262) 664-6900

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