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Washington Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 307 students

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Posted April 10, 2009

My daughter attended Washington Elementary and love, love, loved her great school. She is currently an honors student in another school district, spending part of her day at high school while attending middle school. The teachers and staff at Washington helped prepare her socially and academically for what I hope will continue to be a very bright future. We were so fortunate to have such a great school so close to our home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

I feel very fortunate that we ended up in the Washington School District. We have had children at Washington for over 9 years, and the teachers are very caring teachers and put the children first. They do many hands-on activities. Many special family 'outside of school' events are held. The principal is very caring and loves her students. It is a beautiful school that has just recently been redone and a huge addition placed. The parents are very active and supportive and staff encourages parent participation. I would not want my children to attend any other elemenatry school in Whitewater.
—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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
84%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%
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 Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled71%
English learners45%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students83%
Female95%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled89%
English learners82%
Proficient in English82%
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

Language Arts

All Students81%
Female84%
Male74%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled88%
English learners76%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students81%
Female76%
Male86%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled84%
English learners63%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled81%
English learners38%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin79%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled76%
English learners50%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male93%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities72%
Non-disabled100%
English learners100%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students82%
Female75%
Male95%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners50%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students85%
Female78%
Male94%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabledn/a
English learners51%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White, not Hispanic 59% 74%
Hispanic 31% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 3% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2% 1%
Asian 2% 4%
Multiracial 2% 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 25%N/A6%
Disabled students 13%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%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
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506 E Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
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Phone: (262) 472-8600

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