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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 540 students

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The Principal's point of view

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Lynn Wall, July 31, 2012

This is in response to a March 2012 post regarding a parent's concern about a teacher at our school. It is important to note that due to confidentiality, matters of personnel will never be discussed with a parent-- which would be true of any type of business. I take parent issues very seriously and do my best to address them. I welcome this parent to post another review in the fall.

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Posted March 15, 2013

The parent involvement at this school is second to none. The teachers at Jefferson School receive professional development on a regular basis and they are always coming up with new ideas to reach all students. I would recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 27, 2012

I will edit my March 2012 responce...... HE IS GONE! :) My son has never been happier and really likes the new teacher that treats him with respect and courtesy. Glad the one negetive thing about Jefferson has changed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2012

My daughter has been going to Jefferson Elementary for 2yrs now and she loves it. I am very pleased with all the teachers Ive met and there hard work. There truly amazing with the children. I also appreciate and am very pleased with Mrs. Wall's principal leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2011

We moved here last school year from North Carolina and we are so very pleased with the school. The staff here is great. They have great projects the kids are in involved in. My daughter did have some trouble with a fellow classmate, and these things are going to happen, but the school handled it in a timely and got the situation under control. One thing that always impresses me is the teachers will know my kids by name and say hello in the hallway even if they aren't in their class or grade! My kids love it there and I am completely satisfied with the activities and schoolwork they are involved in. Also, great parental involvement!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

I love Jefferson school because all of the teachers go out of their way to help each child. They look at each child as an individual and work to meet that individual's needs. The school also has many great activities and great parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2007

Our children attended Jefferson Elementary for 6 years, until we moved to Florida. We were extremely pleased with the school, staff, programs, and curriculum! When we did encounter problems with our kids, the teachers and staff always communicated in a timely and satisfactory manner. The kids enjoyed many enrichment activities and special classes, and all three of our kids always looked forwarded to going to school! Now we are able to compare Jefferson Elem to schools here in Florida, and we realize how lucky they were to attend such a great school. Our two oldest have also stated that class material was more challenging and interesting at Jefferson, and they feel the students here are 'behind'. Our family would recommend Jefferson Elementary to everyone, from 4K through 6th grade, without hesitation!
—Submitted by Rebecca Kroner, a parent


Posted August 6, 2006

My son goes to Jefferson School. He went to two other schools before third grade. In each of these schools they cared more about test scores than children, and more about gifted and talented children than average students. At Jefferson, the teachers actually 'teach', that is, they make sure that each child progesses in all academic areas, whatever his or her abilities are. Jefferson is a rare school, with a Principal who sets the tone and is a true leader in education. As a playground monitor I have observed that children seem to be very happy at Jefferson. Parent involvement is low, which probably reflects the large portion of working class parents. There is an excellent art and music program, with Suzuki violin starting I think in 1st grade. It is also a Sage school, with 15 students maximum per classroom through 3rd grade. Overall, Jefferson is an unusually good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2004

my two children go to this school and they actually like going to school which is a big diffrence from their other school. I highly recommend it. my daughter could not read and in month they had her at k5 and by the end of the yr she caught up to first grade level. and hopefully by the end of summer will be at second grade level. the princable is super nice. and so are the teachers. if your child starts to fall behind they call right away to see how they can be of help. what more cahn you ask for.
—Submitted by johana rutherford, 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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

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

Language Arts

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
70%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female83%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin77%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities85%
Non-disabled82%
English learners66%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Math

All Students88%
Female80%
Male93%
Black, not of Hispanic origin70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled90%
English learners50%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students96%
Female91%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic origin92%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled96%
English learners84%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Science

All Students82%
Female67%
Male91%
Black, not of Hispanic origin54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled83%
English learners83%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Black, not of Hispanic origin93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled97%
English learners83%
Proficient in English98%
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

Math

All Students86%
Female72%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities81%
Non-disabled87%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled85%
English learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 59% 74%
Hispanic 20% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 10% 10%
Multiracial 6% 2%
Asian 4% 4%
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 4%N/A6%
Disabled students 8%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Gifted specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Reading specialist(s)
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Speech and language therapist(s)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Wisconsin School of Recognition (2012)
  • Wisconsin School of Recognition (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Orchestra
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Art club

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Limited Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
Staff resources available to students
  • Gifted specialist(s)
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Lynn Wall
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (414) 546-5683

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Direct instruction
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Inquiry learning
  • Project-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Gifted specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Limited Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Boy scouts
  • Community service
  • Cub scouts
  • Girl scouts
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • Red, black, & white
School mascot
  • The Jefferson Bears
More from this school
  • Jefferson School is a community school. We emphasize the Jefferson Way: Respect, Responsibility, and Ready to Learn. We have a dedicated teaching staff who promote academic and behavioral excellence with every student.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students accepted for the 2011-2012 school year
545

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Lincoln Intermediate School
Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
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7229 W Becher St
West Allis, WI 53219
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