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Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 451 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 16, 2012

Aj has a great staff from the Principal who is always willing to listen to ideas and feed back, attents PTSA meetings, and is a visual fixture in the school to the teachers, learning specialists, and support staff. Aj takes a proactive whole child approach to learning, from a healthy lunch program, to computer lab and outdoor time, they have a healthy ballance between enrichment and academics, the staff and parents seem friendly and happy as do students. The PTSA is active and involved with family movie nights, popcorn sales, and art programs. Classes offer groups and or resources for all levels and they have programs for those with language or reading barriers as an example. We were also pleased to see the positive ideas Aj works hard to promote a positive school enviornment, with assemblies, student work in the halls, special rewards for citizenship, and constaint contact via email and handouts. Aj is a newer school and probably still forming its identity but the staff seems to be working hard to make Aj a great school, you can see there pride. As parents we feel so positive about our child being at Aj and look forward to many more years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2011

The ECE teacher is a miracle worker and I am really glad we were able to have her. The Principal is awful. Disrespectful to teachers, parents and students. If parents request a teacher, he will purposely not put the student in the requested class. No assemblies at this school, they take away from learning. The PTA tried but has fallen apart because of a lack of support from administrators. This Principal said there wasn't time to focus on science or other "enrichment activities" because of the cultural and language challenges facing the school. AJ has a very military-like feel to it. Students aren't smiling the halls and teachers monitor the halls like prison guards. A very negative place to go to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2011

Great school I couldn't be happier with the teachers and principle. My daughters grades and outlook have improved since transferring her from the kent district
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2010

Principal not concerned about the kids, poor communicator, and does not have respect of the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


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 65% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%
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 64% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
47%
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 Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income56%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female85%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income78%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
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 Students56%
Female59%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian40%
Asian/Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income43%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income77%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students75%
Female91%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income63%
Not low income95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
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 Students80%
Female73%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income74%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female73%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income71%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female49%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income53%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 9%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Black 9% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 18%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 79%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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29205 132nd Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 931-4914

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