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Whittier Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 418 students

 

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Posted September 6, 2012

I am the parent of a 1st grader here, and the PTO pres as of two weeks ago. I agree that this is a school with issues to settle, but those are not created by the school. We serve a population of students that come from a variety of unstable home environments. The current principal, is in her second year here and is in the process of putting parameters in place to create the best learning environment for everyone, whether that is separate classrooms for those who can't be mainstreamed, extra aides in the classes, or just "safe rooms" for those students coming from a crisis situation. Parent involvement could be better, but when you are working two jobs to make ends meet, that doesn't leave a lot of time for volunteering. This school is truly a work in progress, and I choose to be part of the solution. Whittier's best days are still in the future...I believe that 100%.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2012

I had the opportunity to volunteer at this school daily recently, and was appalled by the lack of control the administration and staff have over their students. Overall, discipline is very lax and does not happen unless a student is putting others in extreme danger. I have seen kids get away with crawling around on top of tables during work time, sliding down the banisters of the stairways, and using foul, abusive language towards their peers, just to name a few. The staff members at this school are either overwhelmed or apathetic towards the situations at the school, and the way volunteers and parents are treated by staff when they visit classes is mediocre at best. This school is broken, and needs to be fixed. These kids need positive role models that enforce the rules, but I don't see any staff members going out of their way to be responsible, respectful, or safe. Parents, please send your children to another school, not only because of the test scores, but because of the blatant lack of professionalism the staff shows.


Posted November 14, 2011

Our children are in their third year at this school and while it may not be perfect, it comes close. The teachers that I have met have displayed an interest in helping my children, so much so that my youngest far outpassed my expectations with his progress last year. There have been changes in leadership at this school but it was handled well and has been a positive experience for my children. While the test scores are lower, I do not consider the methodology used for the WKCEs to be perfect. Not to mention that those tests do not test how to be a good citizen. One area where I feel this school excels.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2011

Very poor. Do not consider this school especially if you have a child with special needs as they will be simpley passed through the system. They are very luckey to have just a couple of caring teachers, but administration is all talk. This is not a great school..see test scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2010

I wont say it is the best in Waukesha but it sure isn't the worst.. Dr. White loved all of his kids in that school however some of the other teachers really didn't always go the extra step to help the kids out.. :(
—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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
81%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%
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

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%
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%
Female41%
Male48%
Black, not of Hispanic origin44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin47%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled46%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic origin55%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled69%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
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 Students68%
Female89%
Male61%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin64%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled74%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Math

All Students62%
Female44%
Male68%
Black, not of Hispanic origin33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin68%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled71%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students68%
Female78%
Male64%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled77%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Science

All Students57%
Female33%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin17%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin64%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled65%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female100%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin67%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled91%
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

Math

All Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin61%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled59%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 59% 74%
Hispanic 23% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 12% 10%
Multiracial 5% 2%
Asian 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 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 5%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Cynthia Gannon
Fax number
  • (262) 970-2820

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
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