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Northern Lights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 640 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 16, 2013

Northern Lights is a wonderful school with welcoming staff, willing and excited parent volunteers, and plenty of opportunity for students to show off their skills.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

I am a parent of special ed student my son attended Northern Lights for 3 years and I wasn't happy with the way they ran this school. It is way too big. Just the lunch room has way too many kids. My son was not given an assistant and instead of teaching him the social skills he needed they put him in alternative lunch/ where the kids go if they got into trouble or had a medical condition and couldn't go out for recess. I held him back and was told by this school that was best because he wasn't ready for kindergarden but later found out he has autism. My son had the same teacher from the second 4k and into kindergarden and that is the only way I thought it would be a good transition the teacher would know him and it would be a good year. But it wasn't. It was horrible it only got worse. It your kid has any behavior problems and it be adhd/autism like my son had don't bring him to this school. Go somewhere else. Please visit the school on your terms before you send your kids to this school. I open enrolled my son to go to another school its not great but it is better. My son attended from 2007-2010.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I love Northern Lights, because, it loves the children back. The opportunities for the children to learn and take part are available. Children are taught to reach for the stars and are encouraged by all, no matter what socio-economic background they come from. Children are part of the learning process and have ample opportunities from the PTA to give back to the classrooms and to eachother in all the events that are offered at Northern Lights. As a parent I too, have the opportunity to volunteer in the classroom and beyond. I think it is important as a parent to volunteer to better understand what my child is learning and what is offered through Northern Lights Elementary.
—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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
67%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%
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 Students72%
Female60%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities45%
Non-disabled76%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled86%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students61%
Female71%
Male52%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native67%
White, not of Hispanic origin63%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled68%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%

Math

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native83%
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled81%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native84%
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities30%
Non-disabled84%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native67%
White, not of Hispanic origin71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled73%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female79%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native67%
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities59%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students63%
Female64%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native69%
White, not of Hispanic origin59%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled74%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students58%
Female67%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic origin50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Native62%
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled75%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
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 77% 74%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 7% 1%
Black, not Hispanic 7% 10%
Multiracial 5% 2%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Asian 1% 4%
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 0%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%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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1201 N 28th St
Superior, WI 54880
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Phone: (715) 395-6066

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