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Hawthorn Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 273 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 28, 2011

I would not recommend HH at all. We are now in the DC Everest school district and I regret the fact that my child had spent 2 years at HH. School work was NEVER sent home because teacher's knew many parents would not assist their child. My philosophy is that school and educaiton does not end at the edge of the school yard; it continues at home. Fortunately, my child is bright and resilient and has had few obstacles to overcome at the new school. We get spelling lists weekly, reading assignments, and math assignments a couple times a week. My child received more take home assignments in the first month of school in DCE than in the 2 years at HH. If you want to stay in Wausau Schools - I agree that John Marshall may be an option but with school choice, you're not guaranteed placement from year to year. Good luck - and stay away from HH unless you're okay with below standard test results/scores, low parent involvement, etc.


Posted April 26, 2011

I visited several of the schools in Wausau prior to relocation. I chose this school over the others and love it. The principal is outstanding and you'll find a very caring group of teachers ready to meet all challenges. The allied staff is second to none. There are some great parents who help out at the school. This is a wonderfully multi-cultural school where my children have learned to respect and embrace the differences that are the American mosaic. The challenges at this school are no different than any of the others since Wausau has the third highest unemployment in the state. Because of open enrollment policy in Wisconsin, one may place their child in any school of their choosing if there is room. That a former superintendent opted for another school is a personal, family choice that only reflects personal biases.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2010

If you have a choice, choose another school. John Marshall would be the obvious (and closest) alternative. This school struggles with a transitory population. The need to focus on children struggling with basic needs takes time away from providing education. The former superintendent opted for John Marshall over HH for his kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2009

Top notch elementary school.Private location. Great teachers. Small class sizes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

I am a long time parent of Hawthorn students! It is a great school, very caring teachers and a family-like atmosphere. My children have received an excellent education.
—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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

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

All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander51%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners43%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners71%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students63%
Female80%
Male42%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin57%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities51%
Non-disabled68%
English learners64%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Math

All Students59%
Female53%
Male66%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin50%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled58%
English learners63%
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students71%
Female80%
Male58%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin64%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled84%
English learners73%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Science

All Students71%
Female73%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled74%
English learners64%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female93%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled85%
English learners81%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students84%
Female94%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin81%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners81%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners82%
Proficient in English80%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 50% 74%
Asian 26% 4%
Hispanic 11% 10%
Multiracial 8% 2%
Black, not Hispanic 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 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 31%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%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 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
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Phone: (715) 261-0045

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