Supportive evidence that our school excels in all areas of academics is shown in the recent test results received. Our 8th grade students were given the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination (WKCE) for the first time in March of 2002. This test is required by the Wisconsin Statues, 5118.30 for grades 4, 8, and 10 in all public schools. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recommended that all eighth graders in Catholic schools take it as well, leaving fourth grade as an option. The test provides our school community, parents, and teachers with valuable information about what students know and are able to do in core academic areas. The results may be used to evaluate individual and group achievement compared to the nation, determine overall performance, and identify areas of strength and need in both curriculum and performance.

How are our students performing academically compared to other students?

The chart below shows the percentage of students at grade 8 who scored at or above the proficient level on the WKCE. Please note that no single test or indicator can tell us whether students have learned everything that is important for students to learn. St. Anthony Parish School has more stands-based evidence of student learning that is illustrated through a variety of different types of assessments, for example: daily work, writing samples, portfolios, oral reports, speeches, demonstrations, projects, attendance, participation, effort, self-reflection activities, and rubrics to assess cooperative and individual activities. The results of this test will be used when curriculum areas are evaluated. The information will also be used in analyzing curriculum strengths and areas of need. Each year a core curriculum area is evaluated. The faculty uses this test and the Iowa Basic Test results to see what we are doing well and what needs to be addressed.

The third, fifth, and seventh grade students are given the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) annually in March. The results are shared with the parents at the Registration/Budget meetings in February. These tests are a series of assessments that provides information about student progress and the level of development of general and specific cognitive skills. Our children do extremely well on these tests as well.

Our mission statement states that we are a faith community praying and working together so our children can grow in knowledge, love and service to God, others, and themselves. It is in this spirit that the teachers and I are dedicated to providing all we can to ensure the growth of your child spirituality, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Testing Data Results for WKCE 2007 - 2008 Administered to 8th grade students throughout the state of Wisconsin

St. Anthony Students:  Percentage of Students at Grade 8 who scored at the proficient and advanced level on the WKCE 2002 - 2008