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Walden III Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 224 students

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Posted March 7, 2008

my daughter is graduating this year and bound for uw-milwaukee. walden has been the best thing that ever happened to her. excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2007

My son recently graduated from the 8th grade at Walden, and both my husband and I couldn't have been more than proud. He received an excellent education from caring and inspirational teachers. We look forward for him to complete his high school years at Walden.
—Submitted by Patty Friss, a parent


Posted March 15, 2006

My daughter is in the 7th grade now at Walden and it has been a great experience. There were challenges moving from a traditional RUSD school to Walden initially in the 6th grade because the work load is more intense. The teachers are great, they let the students use their imaginations and work on many projects throughout the year. There is no worry of violence or bullying at Walden, it's just not allowed. The students have a responsibility to themselves as well as the other students. They reflect all that is Walden. It is a community. Anyone interested should know that out of the approx 150 applications rec'vd for 6th grade there are only about 75 slots. Apply early (Jan-Feb).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2004

This is my daughter's second year at Walden III Middle School. This is a wonderful school and its small size promotes a family atmosphere. The teachers are exceptional in their abilities to relate to and instruct the students. The staff encourages the students to expand their imaginations and to be self-reliant. The school's policy requires tolerance of other's differences and self-responsibility. I would highly recommend this school to any student who values a good education in a smaller and less restrictive environment.
—Submitted by 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 79% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
99%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

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

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
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

Language Arts

All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Math

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Science

All Students94%
Female88%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin98%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 61% 74%
Hispanic 24% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 8% 10%
Asian 5% 4%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 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 6%N/A6%
Disabled students 8%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Robert Holzem
Fax number
  • (262) 664-6255

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Vocational education
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1012 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
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Phone: (262) 664-6250

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