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Lowell Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 357 students

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Posted December 19, 2008

Great schools with a great, caring staff. Good parent presence, but needs more volunteers. Fun Parent teacher org. events when they have enough volunteers. Great staff dedicated to education. Most teachers attend after school events to interact with the children. Keep up the great work eveyone! We certainly appreciate it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2008

This school needs more family thing at the school. It is now six weeks since the beginning of school and I have yet to meet the teacher. The teacher we had last year I felt was just doing a job and didn't care about the students.
—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 78% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%
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 Students71%
Female72%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic origin57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled78%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled86%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students83%
Female100%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Math

All Students81%
Female100%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled95%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students81%
Female100%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Science

All Students79%
Female92%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities41%
Non-disabled91%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female100%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female65%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin66%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled64%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students78%
Female93%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin78%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities42%
Non-disabled89%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 73% 74%
Hispanic 14% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 6% 10%
Multiracial 4% 2%
Asian 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native N/A 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 1%N/A6%
Disabled students 24%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
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Phone: (262) 970-1905

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