Westchester Intermediate School

10900 Canterbury Street

School District

Westchester 92-5
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Westchester School District 92-5

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 28, 2023

i love this school nice staff and nice kids
Submitted by other on January 18, 2022

Your child will get a great foundation for the transition into Middle School here at WIS and all of the teachers are enthusiastic about their jobs, which makes absorption better for the students.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2018

There is a 4th grade male teacher who is experienced. bias when it comes to girls and boys. He also uses foul lauguage. He should go back to school and learn the correct way to teach as well as treat kids
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2017

This school is BELOW average. My child attends this school currently, I'm not to fond of her teacher this year, the teacher seems inexperienced, out of touch, incompetent and fails at keeping his class under control. There were a few out bursts of anger from him getting frustrated with his class. He is a new teacher this year, so perhaps this is his issue (still trying to adapt to the school/children)? Overall, the school is not the best academically and they have gone through yet another principal; some of the staff seem be mediocre...this is my experience, you may have a much better view/experience. I'm definitely looking to upgrade to a much better and quality school. Good luck.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

We were new to the school this year and was hesitant at first coming from a catholic school to a public school. My daughter had some learning issues and thought going to public school would be better. With the help of Ms. Tomczyk, and her special needs coordinator we have improved significantly. I'm so happy with the transition and she has made great progress thanks to all the added help and attention. Ms. Koney who's son has is such a great teacher as well. My son is doing great in her class and has adapted to the new school. There are some improvements to be made like any school has and with the new leadership at the school I feel we will get there.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2011

I can not say strongly enough what a horrible experience our son had at this school. He had an young inexperienced 3rd grade teacher who had 5 kids removed from her class in one year. Between the young teacher, new principal, and joke of a special needs coordinator our son was not given the assistance he needed. We have had to pay privately for services the district should have provided. They seemed to always be concerned with what was easiest for the district regardless of if it was best for our son. They are very slow with answering questions and providing information. When we asked for paperwork regarding our son, there were other children's information mixed in our son's file. In our experience with 4 children, this school is for average kids. If you have an exceptionally bright child they can easily end up with an inexperienced teacher who doesn't recognize them. Or if you have a struggling child, they can get lost in the poor quality and slow moving the special needs department. Go somewhere else!!!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2011

We've had three children attend this school. I will say it is very hit or miss. One of our kids a great 4th grade teacher who really made a connection. We saw an improvement in grades and attitude toward school. Another kid had a 3rd grade teacher who's head was in the clouds. It was a horrible year. We were not impressed with how the new principal has handled a few issues.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2011

My daughter started this school this year (5th grade). She came from a Catholic school in which she attended since Kindergarten. She always struggled with her grades in math and her previous school was fast paced. At WIS, she has mostly As and a few Bs and even made the honor roll. She loves this school and loves her teacher!!