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White Rock Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 256 students

 

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Posted March 15, 2010

I have been volunteering in this school for a couple of months now and I am very impressed with the staff and the students. The 2 teachers I work with in 3rd and 4th grade are superb. They are excited and caring and commited to the students. I have found the students to be polite, respectful and eager to learn and share. The rest of the staff is welcoming and cheerful.


Posted January 24, 2010

I love white rock. My daughter goes there and she is getting great help!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

We love White Rock and the education our boys are receiving there! The smaller class sizes really allow the teachers time to work individually on letting each child grow. Our 2nd grade son is reading some 4th grade books and our 1st grader, who had a slow start to reading-is now right on track. The students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and treat each other with respect. My sons love their school and I really think parents in Waukesha need to recognize all that it has to offer and not just see it as a school for the 'economically disadvantaged' students in the district. Before we moved to this side of town, our children attended a more 'respected' upper middle class school in our district and I have not seen anything less than quality teaching and modleing for our sons at White Rock! Es perfecta!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
36%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
69%
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 Students45%
Female57%
Male37%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled51%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%

Reading

All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled60%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
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 Students65%
Female72%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners60%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%

Math

All Students63%
Female64%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners60%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners69%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female84%
Male76%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners78%
Proficient in English100%
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 Students59%
Female67%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners43%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students68%
Female78%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic originn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners43%
Proficient in English100%
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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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
Hispanic 85% 10%
White, not Hispanic 8% 74%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
Asian 2% 4%
Multiracial 1% 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 76%N/A6%
Disabled students 11%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Grace Hess
Fax number
  • (262) 970-2720

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
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