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Lea Hill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 352 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

I love Lea Hill for my kids. It has been 3 years that my son has been here and the first year for my daughter. Teachers are wonderful. Principle and teachers are approachable. There are many parent volunteers and GRCC students helping classes succeed. With school budget cuts, it is essential that the teachers get help from volunteers. More is needed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2011

My girls have attended private school & were also home schooled prior to attending Lea Hill, & I can say w/out a doubt, that this has been the best choice for my kids by far. I have seen such a genuine concern not only for their academic progress, but also their social and emotional progress. The teachers are phenomenal. The level of communication is amazing. Unlike I've ever seen, or heard from other schools. The principle is great & my kids love that he is so involved and honestly cares about the progress of each child (not to mention that I swear he knows every child by name!) The staff @ Lea Hill have helped one of my daughters overcome challenges & walked side by side w/her to make drastic improvements not only in academics, but more importantly, her self esteem & confidence. They encourage open communication with parents & are always quick to take care of things. This school has been such an amazing blessing to my girls. Any parent that disagrees, probably expects the public schools to raise their kids, and have very little involvement with their children, or their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2010

i really enjoyed attending this school as a student and the principal was amazing (at the time it was Mrs.Walker) and my teachers were very encouraging towards my success and made school amazing as well as helped with various students who had diffuculties learning and encouraged student leadership too... i recomend this school for your kids


Posted February 25, 2010

The teachers, support staff (office, library, reading, etc.) are what make the Lea Hill incredible. They go above and beyond to ensure every child succeeds and team with parents to reinforce what is taught at school. The past principal, Mrs. Walker, was incredible and while Mr. Herda is nothing like her, he's finding his way and improving. The teachers and PTA have consistently been incredible; making the Lea Hill community a great learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2009

My children attended this school for 4 years. I do not recommend this school and am glad they are now in a new district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2009

Our experience has been great at Lea Hill. The office staff is friendly and helpful. The principal is approachable and cares deeply about the kids and student learning. The staff works hard and makes our kids feel special. Our kids love going to school and we appreciate all that this school does.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2009

This is the 2nd year of my son attending Lea Hill Elementary. He enjoys reading very much and we highly value the Accelerated Reading program. The previous review is very unfair to the wonderful teachers and Principal. The teachers work very hard and Mr. Herda is very approachable. We love our Lea Hill community very much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Very poor school. My son did much better at his previous elemetary! Teachers and Principal were awful!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2009

This was our first year my three kids attend lea hillelem. I think is a good school focused on student acheivement and ecoureging progress. Parents involvement is above average. I realy noticed the progress and how my kids enjoy attending this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My son is in his 2nd year attending Lea Hill, and he just loves it. Due to boundary changes at the end of last year, the school lost a lot of students and teachers, but those teachers that stayed are doing a great job. This is the principal's 2nd year, and he is very friendly and approachable and has lots of new ideas to get Lea Hill back on top. I would definitely recommend this school to other parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2004

I believe this school is wonderful! I attended it about 5 years ago when Mr.Moon was still principal. The teachers are very involved and really care. It's very refreshing to go back after so long and still see the same teachers there and see that they actually remember who you are! Even the principal there now knows who I am and she didn't even come until after I was there!This is a highly recomemded school for anyone. It donesn't matter if you have special needs they will work with you/your child well!
—Submitted by A. Kelley, a former student


Posted December 10, 2003

The principal is very involved with the students and it shows that she really cares. She actually knows the names of every kid in the school. I appreciate the dress code, it is strict yet allows kids to still show their own individuality. They teach respect for each other, their teachers and others. Very important in my book.
—Submitted by Kristin Reddy, 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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
32%
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 Students65%
Female57%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income52%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female64%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income63%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
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 Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income31%
Not low income52%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income55%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female64%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income48%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
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 Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income50%
Not low income88%
Special education31%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income50%
Not low income75%
Special education15%
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female68%
Male75%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income58%
Not low income88%
Special education15%
Not special education84%
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 61% 64%
Black 14% 6%
Hispanic 14% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 9%
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 44%N/A42%
Special education 19%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 16%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 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 62%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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30908 124th Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 931-4982

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