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Valhalla Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 518 students

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2 stars

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Posted April 30, 2013

The teachers I've had the pleasure of working with (minus the 3-5 grade Gate teacher) have been wonderful. They are very accommodating, helpful, persistent and creative. With what they have to work with (which is not much), they come to work with determination and a friendly smile for the kids. A lot of issues with the way the school handles misbehavior and the lack of discipline is great. If a parent just uses the school for babysitting, this is not the place. You need to be proactive and involved in order to protect your child from hostilities/bullies and for a good education. The school is newer and well kept. Very clean. Could use more computers for the kids to use. Not impressed that they brag about their MANY different languages that they cater to. TEACH my kids and quit "dumbing" them down.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2009

I have two kids at this school, 3rd and Kindergarten. My oldest struggles with school, due to a mental health condition. I have fought tooth and nail to get my son the help that he's intitled to, but it has been useless! Although my youngest is doing well, his teacher is not easy to work with..I always feel like I'm a bother. I plan on finding a school that will support my oldest son's needs next year. I would reccomend this school for a child that is not impaired. If you fit in the box, you'll be fine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

My oldest son is entering 3rd grade, and my youngest kindergarten. We've had great experiences with the staff at Valhalla, they are very dedicated people. I like that the students and staff are united, and share a strong pride in their school. Overall this is a fine school. I'm looking forward to the new Valhalla being completed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

The two teachers I am involved with at the school seem over worked. They have alot of children and don't have alot of organization. I believe they care about the kids but have so much to do they can't do much of anything. Also because there is so much diversity and not all kids are on the same level some of the kids who are not struggling badly get put in the shadows of the children that are struggling, but need a tutor or parents to help.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
30%
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 Students55%
Female58%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income46%
Not low income73%
Special education8%
Not special education61%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female62%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income50%
Not low income76%
Special education8%
Not special education66%
Limited English31%
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 Students44%
Female56%
Male36%
Black33%
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income37%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female69%
Male49%
Black67%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income50%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students44%
Female66%
Male30%
Black42%
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income37%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English15%
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 Students51%
Female57%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income43%
Not low income82%
Special education14%
Not special education59%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female77%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income60%
Not low income77%
Special education21%
Not special education73%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female56%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income42%
Not low income76%
Special education7%
Not special education58%
Limited English8%
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
Hispanic 33% 16%
White 31% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 9%
Black 9% 6%
Not provided 9% N/A
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 59%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 30%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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27847 42nd Av South
Auburn, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 945-4300

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