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Westchester Primary School
(708) 562-1509
2400 Downing St
Westchester, IL 60154
Level: PK-2
District: Westchester School District 92-5

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Census Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	16.8%	(2006)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	0%	(2006)
White, non-Hispanic:	46.1%	(2007)
Black, non-Hispanic:	17.5%	(2007)
Hispanic:	24.9%	(2007)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.3%	(2007)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	2%	(2007)
Multiracial:	9.2%	(2007)

Westchester Primary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Westchester Primary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2009-03-23 “My son is in the kindergarten here. He has received special attention by the teachers, who have figured out what teaching styles he responds best to. I have noticed that kindergarten ain't what it used to be! Now, everything is tested. A bit too much emphasis is put on worksheet-based learning. With all the testing requirements, kindergarten is the new first grade. However, the whole WPS staff (principal Akemi Sessler, the teachers, the special education department including Mary Momolella) are all VERY caring and committed, definitely going above and beyond to help each child.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-11-20 “We have had a great experience with WPS. As with all schools, each child's experience will differ. We feel the teacher quality is excellent and school-wide programs are on target for these age groups. The new principal is engaged and committed to continuted improvement. We are very happy with this school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-11-19 “The Early Childhood staff is great!! The rest of the school is hit or miss. The are a few teachers good teachers, but just as many with huge egos. Your children have to score super low on standardized tests to qulaify for extra help in reading, and that's only if space is available. If you have a child entering kindergarten, be prepared to take a day off work to register. The district give kindergarten slots on a first come first serve basis. So if you need your child in AM kindergarten, you have to wait in line for 12 HOURS OUTSIDE in FEBRUARY. Just a perfect example of how backwards the administration works at this district.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-03-26 “I look the attention the school puts on the children. I am very happy.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-09-30 “I reviewed this school in 2005. At that time I was very happy with the attention they gave my son, who happens to be a very good student. Since then, I have had many, many negative experiences with this school and the staff when it comes to my son who isn't as good a student as his brother. I have struggled with his education at WPS since the very beginning. I am currently reviewing private schools for him to transfer to ASAP. The administration has not taken any of my advise. I am extremely dissatisfied with the old and new administration and teachers.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-04-23 “I strongly disagree with the current posts in regards to this school. The curriculum and instructional strategies are outdated and consists of too many worksheets. The teachers and administration seldomly return phone calls. Students are tested without parents consent. Very disappointed in this school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-05-31 “I strongly disagree with several of the reviews. My experience, as a parent, with WPS was the best. I am so thankful that my son's first years of school were at WPS. The principal shows such devotion to all of the children. She knows each child by thier first name. The parent involvement is fantastic. WPS also has a wonderfull music and art program for the children and the gym teacher makes gym class fun. The children really love him. Thank you to the principal, teachers and staff for all the hard work you do and for caring for our children.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2004-08-09 “That's totally ridiculous that people are saying that WPS is not a good school I went there and I can honestly say that they care. If you don't understand something they pull you aside and take out special time with you. Furthermore its a lie to say that they don't respond to calls and don't encourage parent involvement if you went there there are many times where they asked for parent participation its some parents who don't take the chance. They usually call you bak to its a insult saying WPS isn't a great school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-05-14 “I am very dissapointed with the lack of communication from teacher/principal to parent. I also am also dissapointed in the outdated curriculum. The reading and math programs are worksheet orientated with a lot of 'busy' work. This does not appear to be child centered. This is obvious in the schools state report card. The professionalism of the staff and school administration is extremly disheartning. We asked for social work time for our child and it was never acknowledged by staff/administration. We asked for certain papers/documents and have never received them, even after numerous phone calls were made to principal/teacher.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-05-13 “If at all possible, do not send your child to this school--poor adminstration at the school and the district levels. Parent involvement is not encouraged. Phone calls are not returned and there is no follow-up when it comes to your child. Children are tested for programs without the knowledge/consent of the parents. This school is in need of new leadership and experienced teachers. Test scores are low and curriculum is outdated. Many worksheets and weekly tests drive the curriculum. Not child-centered. Students are not prepared when they reach the next grade level.”

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