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Sequoyah Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 593 students

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3 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 8, 2013

This school does not take bullying seriously. Despite no breaks between classes and no lockers the chaotic environment is in the classroom. The teachers cannot control their classrooms, the students can be in compromising situations because action is not taken fast enough and the repercussions for bad students is too lax. I believe the staff tries to do good work but it's not enough. The pod situation forces the children to be with teachers they may not get along with for three years. It also puts them in with the same horrible kids every year. It's a situation that can create severe depression in the kids that are being picked on. God help those who don't speak up and tell their parents that they are being bullied. We have never seen the principal despite requests to do so. The principal is rarely seen by the students and we have overheard school office chatter that she works from home. This cannot continue if the school is going to properly function.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

This is one of the best middle schools in Federal Way School District. It has a unique environment as there are no lockers and no breaks between classes. Essentially lowering the risk of bad behavior and skipping classes. There are 6 pods (large rooms) with smaller individual classes (by subject) inside. Two pods for each grade. The pods rotate, so you stay with the same pod for 3 years. Lunchtime and PE are the only social times, I believe this allows less opportunity for bullying.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2012

I don't know what that last person is talking about. My daughter goes there and it's a great school. We love that the kids get to stay with the same group of teachers and advisor the whole 3 years. I never hear of any real fights or bullying. It's all really what your child puts into their time there and what study habits they have. You can be a good student anywhere, if you try,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2012

I wouldn't recommend this school for ANYONE. I tried going there 3 different times and it was awful. Nothing but drama and chaos. The kids are terrible and major bullies! The teachers couldn't care less about the students unless it's life threatening. The only good thing is the principal. NOT WORTH YOUR TIME!


Posted February 22, 2012

Amazing school! Great staff! Award winning! I love the Pod structure and the 3 year looping. This school has came a long way in the past three years. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

This middle school has been great! We moved from Florida and the structure of the school and teachers is excellent. They have houses that have pods where a set of 5 teachers stay with the child for 3 years which helps in getting them started at the beginning of the year. I realize that the worry here is if you have a teacher that you dislike . . . but my daughter has all "A+" teachers and they work with you and stimulate you to work harder.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2010

This school has come along way in the last couple of years. The staff is great and students are getting better connected. Our school is starting to get some good energy.


Posted March 4, 2010

this school is just HORRIBLE! there are preppy kids and they are the worst i recemend not going to this school , its terrible, and the girls in 8th grade already wear tons of makeup. yikes!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2010

I moved across the city from Illahee to Sequoyah. To compare the two.. there is no comparison Illahee is 10 times better than this place. Illahee may have an older campus but the staff among the campus are more concerned about my learning. Sequoyah isn't the best learning enviroment my teachers don't have a grip on their own students. We were being so loud one time that our teacher refused to be in the class for the day! The students here are so dramatic. There is no discipline and Mr. Blauser is cool but not strict at all! I miss Illahee and would do anything to go back! Sports acheivment, learning, and discipline doesn't exist at this school!
—Submitted by 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 62% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
59%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
45%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students45%
Female41%
Male49%
Black13%
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income40%
Not low income53%
Special education12%
Not special education53%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female79%
Male59%
Black53%
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income64%
Not low income76%
Special education12%
Not special education83%
Limited English42%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black45%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income55%
Not low income76%
Special education15%
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Male60%
Black55%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income58%
Not low income83%
Special education12%
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students71%
Female84%
Male58%
Black58%
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income66%
Not low income79%
Special education30%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black37%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income47%
Not low income69%
Special education7%
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
Black70%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income72%
Not low income81%
Special education37%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female64%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income59%
Not low income66%
Special education15%
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black83%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income89%
Not low income98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 9%
Black 13% 6%
Hispanic 12% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 8N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 50%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3425 South 360th St
Auburn, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 945-2000

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