Gaenslen School

1250 East Burleigh Street

School District

Milwaukee
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 23, 2023

The classrooms are loud, there are fights almost every day, and the school is severely understaffed. 1/5 would give 0 stars if I could. Would not recommend.
Submitted by other on October 17, 2017

Out of the three or four weeks that I was there, I had maybe one good day where the kids were behaved and respectful. I could've had more with them, but sadly the teachers didn't seem to do much with helping the students and instead just handed them off the disciplinary supervisors that were in charge at the school. It didn't solve the problems within their classrooms. I do hope that a lot of these students and even the teachers that I observed can turn things around and become better teachers.
Submitted by other on October 05, 2015

I do not feel the same schooling as for the special needs children. Just my opinion from placing a k4 both times and I do not see a real difference of learning structure as far as his writing skills nor reading skills and he's been placed in 1st and I feel he should have been held back for better improvement.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2014

This school is phenomenal in so many ways. As a parent, of a child with special needs who is in a wheel chair. This is one of the most comfortable and cozy environments ever. They meet my son's needs in every aspect. Therapies, speech, OT, vision and swim are just some of the additional things offered at this great school. Everything is very accessible and easy to use. The staff has been wonderful. Each year we have been lucky to work with highly trained teachers and professional staff members. The principal is also very friendly and approachable. Keep up the good work Gaenslen you are an awesome school. You deserve a 5 plus.
Submitted by other on August 07, 2013

The school is has highly dedicated and professional staff. The special needs and regular education curriculum allows children with disabilities and regular education students the opportunity to work side by side. Academics and empathy are cultural norms at this school. I am offended by a previous post that suggests special education students and regular education students cannot learn in the same building. That was an extremely ignorant statement. Gaenslen is a phenomenal place and great things are beginning to happen there!
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2012

This school is SO focused in special needs children. 47% of the total school population (665 students) have special needs. That's VERY LARGE. So I pulled my child out of this school. The test scored are VERY low. I think that the school is for students who are for students who are either at-risk or special needs. This make the school look bad.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2012

This school has a LARGE SPECIAL EDUCATION POPULATION. I advise any parent of a special needs child to send their child here.
Submitted by other on November 17, 2011

well i went to this school as a kid and i think it was a awsum place..I have always said that going there gave me a great outlook on life.Because i have cereble palsly i had always felt like i didnt belong, like there was on one i could relate to, but there my eyes was opened to soo many other people with my same condition and all type of other conditions,but at Gaenslen we were all the same.p.s. the teachers were great some of the best ive ever had. Yours truly;McEllis Burnett