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Kilo Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 639 students

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Posted October 23, 2012

I don't like this school too. My son has completed elementary school with A grades. He has never had problems with classes, homework or projects. And he didn't have any problems with health. Now, it is second month in middle school and we get problems one by one: strep troat, emergency room, problems with phisical education and math. Teachers don't want meet face-to-face to discuss any issues that come up, but only by phone. They are not really supportive. So I am going to take my son from this school and do homeschooling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2012

I'm very disappointed with this school. I hope the fact that there is going to be a new principal this year will make a difference. I am pulling my child from this school and she will be attending a different school in the area. My child is very quiet and does not make trouble and because of that she was not getting a proper education. The teachers attention always went to the ones that were being disruptive. She would come home and tell me she wasn't learning anything because a few kids were being rowdy, walking around, interrupting and not listening to the teacher. So she continued to struggle in this math class and the same teacher taught her for math support! Meanwhile her report cards were coming home below standard. My daughter and I worked hard to overcome her struggle. She finished the year with exceeding or meeting in all her classes. But the funny thing, when she started exceeding - she stopped bringing homework. She was told she was doing well enough! My daughter could have easily fallen through the cracks here. If you enroll your child to this school, make sure to stay on top of their education. I hope the new principal will develop a functional learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2010

Love the page espically kilo middle school nice and vert helpful school espically ms.Lodine the art teacher =) lol
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 29, 2008

im a student at kilo and this will be my third year. Ever since i was at kilo, i thought that the pe curriculm was great! the only thing i didn't enjoy was the teachers who were very rude to some students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2004

I'm a student at kilo and the school lacks in everything except fights. They are everywhere. The school lacks authority. The teachers are great but some of there teaching methods and teaching don't meet what the should. I'm leaving this school soon and you should never go there.
—Submitted by Amy Sanford, a student


Posted November 22, 2004

Our 3rd child is at Kilo, the Kilo tradition continues. I have had teachers turn their back on and walk away from me when trying to get answers. The secondary school attitude is extremely strong at Kilo. Teachers will not return emails or don't know how to read them. Promises are made to help students and not followed through with. In essence, we are totally fed up with this school. All of our children are bright non-trouble makers. One is now at the UW in the honors program with a 3.9. Another at Todd Beemer and is 10th in his class.
—Submitted by Daniel Willis, a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

Disabled students require strong, continuous advocacy. Be prepared for a 2nd career!!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

181 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

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.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
50%
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 Students51%
Female58%
Male45%
Black39%
Asian35%
Asian/Pacific Islander35%
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income43%
Not low income64%
Special education15%
Not special education58%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male65%
Black77%
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income66%
Not low income81%
Special education27%
Not special education81%
Limited English29%
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 Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Black40%
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income46%
Not low income64%
Special education7%
Not special education59%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Black60%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income68%
Not low income88%
Special education18%
Not special education84%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students73%
Female80%
Male66%
Black75%
Asian89%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income64%
Not low income88%
Special education0%
Not special education83%
Limited English36%
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 Students54%
Female57%
Male50%
Black33%
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income43%
Not low income67%
Special education0%
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male61%
Black53%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income64%
Not low income73%
Special education13%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female67%
Male66%
Black47%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income58%
Not low income78%
Special education13%
Not special education71%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
62%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
90%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

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 53% 64%
Hispanic 20% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Black 11% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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4400 South 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 945-4700

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