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Dick Scobee Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 466 students

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Posted July 10, 2009

With our experience for the first year, everything seems to have gone very smoothly. The principal is just great! You really would have to meet him to get what I mean, he's great with kids, on top of things, he's informative and has concerns just as any of us parents would, since he is a parent to young kids. He knows!! The teacher we had this year, it was her first year and things turned out to be sooo good. Our son was sad at the end of the year, he'll miss his teacher and friends...we keep reminding him, he'll still see them :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2009

i love this school highly recommend.the teachers care for the kids.taking my kids there when i grow up


Posted January 15, 2007

My two children have been attending this school for the past 2 years. This is a great school with great leadership. Greg Brown, the principal, is very capable and has a wonderful sense of humor. He is great with the children. He is the best part of the school. The teachers seem well-educated and have good academic plans. The best thing about the teachers is that they are always open to comments and questions from parents. This school relies upon parent involvement and support, and they seem to get it. I was disappointed when music was cut from the earlier grades. They have a great anti-bullying program and a reward/award system that promotes not only academic excellence but behavior excellence as well. My children like this school- and they are the best critics!
—Submitted by Marlene Innes, a parent


Posted March 21, 2006

Staff and educators, for the most part, really do well to provide the students with a fair and respectful learning environment. The play areas and gym are well-equipped and put to good use. The PTA is excellent and there are several events each season to support the family-school relationship. Teachers are open to discussing and assisting with any issues or concerns, although any learning or behavioral issues require that the parent be the child's advocate to be sure the child's needs are met and understood. Parental involvement and volunteering is strongly encouraged and appreciated. Be sure to introduce yourselves and become familiar with what this school has to offer to make the most of your children's educational experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2003

Great school! Great staff!! The best!!
—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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
81%

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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
55%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
12%
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 Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income71%
Not low income75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female75%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income58%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English25%
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 Students61%
Female59%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income58%
Not low income77%
Special education9%
Not special education70%
Limited English47%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income77%
Not low income77%
Special education27%
Not special education86%
Limited English67%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students48%
Female63%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income48%
Not low income46%
Special education18%
Not special education53%
Limited English33%
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 Students58%
Female52%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander42%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income50%
Not low income92%
Special education10%
Not special education67%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income62%
Not low income92%
Special education10%
Not special education78%
Limited English53%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female32%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander17%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income33%
Not low income67%
Special education20%
Not special education43%
Limited English0%
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 49% 64%
Hispanic 23% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 9%
Black 10% 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 68%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%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 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 72%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1031 14th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
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