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Wilson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 483 students

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Posted July 20, 2010

My son attended this school from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has a wonderful principal. He makes it a point to learn everyone's name and is very aware of what is going on with all the students. Just like any other school some of the teachers were not attentive. My son slipped through the cracks and by the end of 5th grade I had some serious concerns about his survival and success in middle school. I had him tested via an independent source and he was at a 3rd grade math level and 4th grade reading/writing level. I've always had high regards for this school. Now I'm disappointed by how this was handled or not handled for that matter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

I am a Senior in the Schools volunteering at Wilson School in the second grade. This is my third year working at Wilson & I am very impressed with the dedication of teachers, principal, & students. The students are very respectful of adults and as a result, are treated with respect.


Posted October 1, 2009

The entire staff is wonderful - I teachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2009

The teachers are the best! They make every child their number one priority.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

Great teachers and staff- very supportive with the kids...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

My daughter goes there and it is a great school!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

Our son is a special needs student who is on the Autism spectrum and he thrives at this school. Everyone from the principal to the speech therapist treat every child as if they are a part of their family. You can tell that the principal, Mr. Binder, really takes the time to learn as much as he can about every student to be able to address their concerns and interests on a more personal level. Every parent and former student I have talked to have nothing but glowing things to say about Wilson. I am very happy with our choice to send our son to Wilson!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2006

We moved to this school halfway through the year. The staff is very welcoming and the prinicpal is very involved in the school. I don't know if I would give it the highest recommendation, but it is a good school that tries hard to challenge and teach the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

We are grandparents of one of your former students and we have the highest regard for Mr. Binder who was, (and I believe still is) the principal of Wilson School. The teachers, as well as the office staff, who we have had contact with were always very professional, fair and understanding in any requests or questions we had. It was a blessing our grandson was able to attend Wilson School. Mr. Binder, in our opinion sets a great example for the entire staff, and he should be complemented for it. We believe 99.9% of his students will agree with our comments. His involvement, as well as having the students becoming part of the involvement, is really great to see. One example being the work he performs in can-top collection as well as various monetary benifits for various students with special needs. He and his school are simply great.
—Submitted by Theodore Renzelmann, 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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%
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 Students93%
Female87%
Male98%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities82%
Non-disabled95%
English learners76%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities54%
Non-disabled94%
English learners71%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students78%
Female75%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled80%
English learners27%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled92%
English learners73%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled86%
English learners55%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities70%
Non-disabled75%
English learners18%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled96%
English learners82%
Proficient in English93%
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 Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled93%
English learners81%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled96%
English learners82%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 66% 74%
Asian 18% 4%
Hispanic 13% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 3% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 1%
Multiracial 0% 2%
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 23%N/A6%
Disabled students 17%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1625 Wilson Ave
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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Phone: (920) 459-3688

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