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Gifford Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 944 students

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Posted April 14, 2012

This school has been a nightmare for us. Not only do they have some of the largest class sizes in the district there are issues with supervision during lunches. The students have far too little time for lunch. The school hours are also much too late for early elementary students and it is common for students attending this school to not get home until 4:30 in the afternoon. When looking to buy a house we looked specifically to buy out of the area in which our children would be districted to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2011

This school is full of teachers that go above and beyond and are able to engage all students in their classrooms.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2011

What's the deal with Jack Senzig's blog posts? If a student drew a picture such as the one he posted, they'd be expelled. Just wondering.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

The teachers are awesome! They really care about their students and their success!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

I just transferred my children this year, because we didn't want them to have to switch schools mid year even tho we moved in November... WHAT A MISTAKE. I am Thrilled (!!!) with Gifford, the staff, the learning atmosphere, teachers, the kids are so well behaved and SAFE... I have not seen a safer school EVER even with all the locks and checs at other schools, this has a sense of calm to it also even tho it is 2xs as large at least of any other elem school in the city! Way to go school!!! Keep it up!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2010

I am happy with the teaching and the curriculum. I think the size of the school is way to large. I am not impressed with the cutbacks to the teachers last year with Kindergarten and the next year with first/second grade. Kindergarten classes were avg. 20 last year and are now 27 with no teachers aids, but the success of the teacher that we had she hails to the well behaved class she has this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2010

Gifford is the best and safest school in Racine County hands down. Their NO BULLYING policy should be adapted by all schools and enforced just the same. My child is learning, understanding and enjoying them self. Send your kids to Gifford if not private school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2009

Gifford is a great school. The teachers have been exceptional. We are greatful to be a part of it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

Gifford is an exceptional school.. I love all of the teachers my daughter has had and Mr. Russo and the office staff are great :) If it wasn't for Gifford.. I would have to school choice out of Racine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2008

We do school choice so that my daughter can go here. In a city like Racine, its hard to find good schools and this one is the best. The faculty, staff, and students are all amazing and I feel safe with my daughter attending this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2008

Great Teacher and Staff. I can't say enough good things about this school
—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.

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 78% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
83%

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

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%
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%
Female87%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled96%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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 Students84%
Female91%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled89%
English learners82%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled90%
English learners82%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled94%
English learners73%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled89%
English learners82%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Non-disabled98%
English learners100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students83%
Female76%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled93%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 76% 74%
Hispanic 13% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 7% 10%
Asian 2% 4%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 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 4%N/A6%
Disabled students 16%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
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Phone: (262) 619-4550

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