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Hazelwood Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 532 students

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Posted October 3, 2012

My daughter came here in 2nd grade from another school with a kindergarten reading and math level. With special programs and attention, she moved from Kindergarten to 5th month 2nd grade in one year. Amazing school, nuturing teachers and staff, and individualized programs at each end of the spectrum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2012

Hazelwood Elementary is the second largest elementary school in the Auburn School District with over 600 students. It doesn't have that big school feel. All staff including the principal know the students by name, personalize instruction to the meet the student needs and the office staff is warm and welcoming. The open door policy of the school makes parents feel like they are part of the school. Go Orcas!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2012

My son will be attending this school in october. He'll be in 4th grade. We are moving from california, to washington. I'm a veteran of military service, also my 1st duty station was in everett. Haven't been in washington since the 90's so i'm sure alot has changed. I've read good & not so good reviews about this school, so i sincerely hope that when my son starts there in roughly 3 weeks, that it is a positive experience. i noticed that there is 540 students ! wow ! is there school campus security with that many kids ???
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2012

As a parent of a Hazelwood "Home Grown" Orca, a student who spent their whole elementary career at Hazelwood, I couldn't be happier. The staff is committed to helping all students learn in all subject areas. Hazelwood is a fantastic school and I am looking forward to my daughter starting Kindergarten there next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2012

Hazelwood is a warm, wonderful, and first class school. The staff uses a number of different research based assessments to determine the needs of each student. I have seen in person how the staff takes time to work in small groups or give students the one on one attention that they need. My son is currently in kindergarten and has learned so much. He came home yesterday and said, I love school. It is his favorite place to be. They have also earned the Washington Achievement Award two years in a row. WOW! I am lucky to have my son attend Hazelwood Elementary School in Auburn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2012

My children attended Hazelwood. The staff there is highly committed to student academic success and goes the extra mile to make sure student needs are met. My kids thrived in their supportive, caring environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

This is an amazing school. All the staff put children first. Check it out! Washington Achievement Award Winner two years in a row. Call the principal for a tour and conversation about what the school has to offer.


Posted March 7, 2012

Excellent school for academics in all grade levels and excellent and friendly staff. Staff is very helpful and friendly and my student has excelled.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

Hazelwood has an outstanding staff, principal and students. Hazelwood has a fantastic staff that works to meet the needs of All students. They are friendly, involved and you can tell they all love their students. The principal is amazing. She knows every child in her school and would love to tell you how amazing they are! Most importantly are the students. They are friendly, hardworking and appreciative. I am very luck that my daughter attended Hazelwood Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

Both of my sons attended Hazelwood Elementary. The teachers are committed to providing a challenging education that meets the needs of all students. They care about their students and work to provide instruction and support for students of many needs. The office staff is always warm and welcoming. Hazelwood is a Washington Acheivement Award Winner for the last two years. They are committed to students and what is best for each and every one of them. Hazelwood is a terrific school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2011

This school was really disappointing. I did everything I could to be involved and give back but it wasn't enough. Teachers and staff try to label students that can't focus in a big classroom. My son's first grade teacher insisted my son had Asperger's and ADHD despite what a top Pediatric Neurologist, behavioral psychologist, 3 Speech Therapists, 2 Occupational Therapists and his pediatrician said. The math specialist throws out homework and refuses to grade and return it. The administrators promise that "It'll all work out" but it doesn't. They don't follow through on what they say. Parents aren't appreciated. I never once heard a thank you from the staff. The playground is significantly understaffed and bullying is a problem. We left after about 6 months and went to a great private school. My son is thriving and isn't dealing with any of the challenges he had at Hazlewood. There are so many language, economic and cultural challenges at this school that distract from a positive learning environment. Having been at other schools in the Auburn school district, I can say Hazelwood is the strongest... that's not saying much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2011

I don't have a complaint. Teacher communication has been wonderful, which is the key to a great teacher/parent/child relationship.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2010

Principal and the staff are awesome, Love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2007

Excellent School. My son began has been at Hazelwood since first grade, and he has had nothing but positive experiences. The students are not all stuck on one speed. Those that are capable of advancing themselves, are not held back by those students that need to move a little slower. Excellent, nurturing teachers, too!
—Submitted by Gary Cassano, 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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
73%

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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
39%
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 Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black55%
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income70%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English47%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female95%
Male80%
Black82%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income85%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English67%
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 Students72%
Female67%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income63%
Not low income79%
Special education64%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income67%
Not low income83%
Special education73%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female78%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income53%
Not low income82%
Special education55%
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

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income72%
Not low income85%
Special education31%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income83%
Not low income92%
Special education46%
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income61%
Not low income79%
Special education23%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 64%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Black 11% 6%
Native American 2% 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 14%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 15%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 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 74%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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11815 SE 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 931-4940

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