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Wilson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 245 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted December 8, 2010

My wife and I have three children at Wilson this year and have had nothing but excellent things to say about the staff and curriculum, year after year. We are simply amazed at how every teacher we've encountered has the talent and time to teach our children, and then individually assess their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. I'm shocked at the review about "blonde haired blue eyed" children receiving preference. Not the school I know. Suggest those parent(s) should look inward instead of pointing fingers?!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

My daughter attended Kindergarten at Wilson, and initially I was pleased. As the year went on, however, it became clear that there was great disparity in the quality of the Kindergarten teachers. Amazingly enough, the 'bad' teacher had all the minority children, while the 'good' teacher had all the blonde haired, blue-eyed children. I mentioned this to the School Board and was told it was completely coincidental. Right.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2009

I moved to this area last year, and found out the teacher at JK is wonderful, my daughter love to go to this school because she love Ms. Mottte. She have lots of fun at this school and the kids in her classroom are very respectful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2008

Wilson Elementary school and the Wauwatosa School of Science and Technology are both housed in the same building. This setup is truly amazing. A parent can choose between sending there child to a more traditional school or a more science based school at the same location. Both schools have excellent teachers and administration that will go out of their way to ensure your child s success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2008

We have two students enrolled in the Tosa School of Science and Technology.I highly recommend this school. The teachers are awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2008

Wilson now has a charter school in it - The Tosa School of Science and Technology. There is the 'regular' school and then the charter school. There is some tension - but overall I think both schools are very good. I would like to see more emphasis on grammar, spelling and traditional math.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2005

Wilson School is amazing. The parents, students, teachers, and staff take pride and ownership in the kids' educational success. You won't find a better school around!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2005

We just moved to this school and the academics are great! The special classes (art, gym, music) are fantastic. I highly recommend this school. The parents are extrememly involved in the school environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2005

I am a mother of 5 and find this school an awesome school. my eight year has grown and developed into a wonderful excellent student at Wilson. The staff is caring helpful and knowledgeable.
—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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
81%

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

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic origin100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities84%
Non-disabled81%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students84%
Female95%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled91%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled90%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Science

All Students81%
Female79%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities84%
Non-disabled82%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled94%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic origin89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled100%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male84%
Black, not of Hispanic origin88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities34%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 72% 74%
Asian 9% 4%
Black, not Hispanic 9% 10%
Hispanic 5% 10%
Multiracial 5% 2%
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 10%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 17%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

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1060 N Glenview Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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