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Sand Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 470 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 10, 2012

I love this school! It is good for our area. We have teachers who love to teach! My son is now in 4th grade and his favorite teacher is his first grade teacher still to this day! He has liked them all but this one stands out! Our PTA is growing and thriving! Our test scores have only improved the last few years! This is the only school my kids have gone to, my score would have been different if you would have asked me 4 years ago. Im proud to be apart of this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2012

This school is the best Elementary school in North Mason. My oldest child has attended this school for 3 years and my yougest has for 2 years. All the Teachers and Staff are amazing and even with the large class sizes students test scores are improving. The Principle Mrs. Sheridan is very involved with the students and events/functions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2010

This school has sucked the fun out of learning for my kindergartener. They offer outdoor recess to Kindergarteners only once a week. Probably because they suffer academically, this school seems to show zero importance to physical education. It's no surprise so many of it's students are overweight. My child is bored ( also not challenged) in the classroom whie he listens to other children playing on the playground. It has been a very sour start for my child's educational career and I am thoroughly dissappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

A school in transition, but with amazing teachers and staff. Like most schools it could really use more funds but it has a small but dedicated PTSO and school volunteers. The students are hard working, test scores for the last year are equal to the other elementary school in town. Wonderful music teacher. My child is 'above grade level' and is always given additional challenges. In addition the school is newer than the other elementary and the building has a much more open, 1 level school plan.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2007

I have had mixed feelings about this school.They are good with most of the students,but they are lacking in funds to make a free and appropriate education for those with special needs.I have 2 autistic children who are not getting the best education and are seeking other schools to meet their needs.If you have a typically developing child they are pretty good but,do not have a lot of funding and seek the community to help out as much as possible.I can come in and observe anytime but feel my children can not get the most of their educational needs.
—Submitted by Leslie, a parent


Posted February 10, 2006

I am highly impressed with this school. They have been so great to all 3 of my kids. My children have come so far academically since being a part of this school. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 14, 2005

This school is not equipped to handle childeren with enrichment needs. My daughter has been labeled the smart kid in class and is not getting learning experience but is helping the rest of the class to achieve their goals. This school is better suited to deal with learning disabilities and handicaps.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2003

My daughter has been going here for the last 4 yrs. The staff there is wonderful. The principal is new but is easy and wonderful to work with. He goes out of his way to make a situation right. They have boys and girls club, choir. I know a lot of the parent really get involved. It is a small comm. going fast. They also have a wonderful speech therapy staff.


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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

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 59% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
38%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
21%
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 Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income46%
Not low income79%
Special education10%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female82%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income67%
Not low income89%
Special education40%
Not special education81%
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 Students54%
Female39%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income52%
Not low income56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female70%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income62%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female70%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income69%
Not low income72%
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 Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income43%
Not low income63%
Special education33%
Not special education57%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income48%
Not low income75%
Special education28%
Not special education69%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income39%
Not low income66%
Special education22%
Not special education59%
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 72% 64%
Hispanic 18% 16%
Native American 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Black 0% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 12%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 15N/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 61%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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NE 791 Sand Hill Rd
Belfair, WA 98528
Phone: (360) 275-6080

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