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Blair Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 397 students

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Posted June 26, 2007

The students at Blair Elementary School in Waukesha, WI receive a well-rounded, quality education. The school is home to students from a wide variety of countries. Teachers provide a warm, caring environment which promotes student exploration, a sense of belonging, and a sincere desire to learn. Parents are encouraged to become involved in classroom learning experiences, school events, and P.T.O. organized activities. Blair provides a wonderful learning environment for the students who daily enter its doors.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
65%
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 Students59%
Female47%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners54%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students59%
Female60%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners58%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled78%
English learners70%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Math

All Students73%
Female86%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled83%
English learners74%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students69%
Female81%
Male57%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled78%
English learners70%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Science

All Students66%
Female73%
Male62%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled70%
English learners61%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female100%
Male85%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled96%
English learners91%
Proficient in English92%
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 Students64%
Female60%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners60%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students68%
Female78%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners55%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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
Hispanic 64% 10%
White, not Hispanic 27% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
Asian 3% 4%
Multiracial 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 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 49%N/A6%
Disabled students 16%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%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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301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
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Phone: (262) 970-1405

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