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Seat Pleasant Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 308 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 19, 2011

i like the school after a few months,but i'm goin to sixth grade,and its my third year here.u can tell the teachers r workin there very best to make the students work hard but not get brain-fried about it...but at the end of the year,AWESOME!!sad the principal leavin...promotion,best ever!-kairee


Posted March 15, 2010

I am a former parent at this school. My daughter attended Kindergarten last year. I took her out and put her in Imagine Foundations Public Charter School. Seat Pleasant was just below a C rated school. The staff was very warm and welcoming, but I think they focused on being too fun. Just like a parent making a mistake trying to be their childs friend, the school focused on being a fun zone. Seat Pleasant needs to tighten their boot straps and petition for some money. The school has potential, but I couldn't keep my daughter in based on future goals for the school. Her learning experience is happening NOW!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2010

I am a parent at Seat Pleasant Elementary. I have two children enrolled here. I have a second grader and a third grader. My son has been here since kindergarten. I am very pleased with the school. The teachers, the staff and the Principle work hard to put our chilren first. They work hard to make sure our kids get qualit;y education. I believe the Principle sets the tone for the entire building. She expects the best from her staff and her students and is shine through their performance and the way the staff works together. Seat Pleasant you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work. Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2010

Hello I am a parent and staff member of The Seat. As a work place Seat Pleasant really makes you feel like you belong to a family and everyone from the school secretary to the janitor is always willing and helpful. As a parent my child loves Seat Pleasant she was very heart broken when she had to move to the 7th grade. When she got to 7th grade the notes and strategies use learned at the Seat she still uses today. My daughter is in honor classes because of how well Seat Pleasant has prepared her for what task she may face. This following year my 4 year old will becoming to Pre-k and she can not wait. She has known her teachers for at least a year and is ready to get all they have to offer. My principal is the best in P.G. county!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2010

I am a parent and my child has attended Seat Pleasant for many years. I love the school. The staff is committed and the expectations are very high. I disagree that the students are horrible, and there is a very low tolerance for discipline problems. Students are held accountable for their actions. The schools test scores have continually increased and most importantly my child loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2010

The staff need more. I already didn't like the area so I had high expectations for the school. But I am dissapointed. I really feel like the reading program lacks, and the students behavior is horrible even to the teachers. I like the principle but this isn't the right school that I want for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

I didn't like the way the staff dealt with the kids dicipline, I didn't like the structure of learning and I didn't like the frequency of change.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

This school needs more. My child is enrolled in the special education program and also have autism. Everything they said would happen never did. The teachers seem overwhelmed and they were inconsistant with the appointments. My child whom is capable of learning left knowing the same they came in knowing. And the disipline with the kids is horrible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2005

I enrolled my son in Seat Pleasant for his fourth grade year. I was satisfied with the academic programs. Both the math and social studies teachers were exceptional. I think the reading class could use some improvement. I don't think the children are challenged to read enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2004

this school is good but gotta increase them accademic results.
—Submitted by beltus azongho, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 88% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 65% 38%
Hispanic 31% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6411 G St
Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
Phone: (301) 925-2330

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