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Cherry Crest Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 430 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 19, 2011

Have a 4th grader going into 5th grade in the fall. As with the previous parent's opinion that emphasis is on math over spelling I agree with the posit, but not the outcome. Technology requires strong math skills for success, while reading and spell check makes spelling less important to test for. Overall an awesome learning environment with great teachers and parent involvement. We will miss Principal Carroll next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2011

Cherry Crest is an outstanding school with unbelievably great teachers, a very strong administration, and terrific parent support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2011

The school has a lot of parental involvement but the level of learning is mediocre. The teachers are tied to the state curriculum and teach to the test. They don't really add a lot of activity based learning or challenge the smarter kids in the class. Ex. My 4th grade son gets a lot of math homework each day but hasn't had one spelling test all year long. I would
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

Teachers being bound by the curriculum (& WASL) is sometimes detrimental to real teaching but is a problem throughout the district & state, not just at CC. Same w/ the lack of a full-time counselor. I hope that any parent who feels bullying is prevalent has addressed the situation with teachers & administration. In my 7 years as a CC parent I've found no tolerance for bullying--when the teachers are aware of it. Unfortunately covert activity occurs, which is why children & parents need to shed light on problems, not suffer in silence. Social skills are a challenge for children everywhere, but responsiblilty for behavior starts at home, not with a public school counselor. Parent volunteers ARE needed to provide playground supervision & support the learning environment. CC is fortunate to have many dedicated and proactive families. Public school isn't perfect & can always benefit from parent involvement beyond WWW complaints.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2008

This school is a train wreck - bullying is prevalent, there is no full time counselor which is sorely needed. The new principals are doing their best and are both gifted administrators, but the amount of time teachers spend 'teaching to the WASL' is distressing. Social and emotional skills are seen as secondary to academic and many kids are not equipped to handle themselves on the playground or in the classroom for that matter. Teachers seem more focused on 'crowd control' than on skill building and differentiation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2008

Really great school. Very friendly teachers.


Posted January 29, 2008

The lack of a full time school counselor is distressing. The new principals are great. Teachers are too tied to 'the curriculum' to address or meet student needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

Great school. Teacher's really care!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2006

Very friendly and professional school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

Excellent school. Great teachers and parent participation
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2006

I would highly recommend this school , both of my kids attended it and I think education has been very strong, great professionalism of teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2005

Superb school, amazing teachers, great environment. The parent involvement is close to 99%, and fundraising is great. Great programs, fun atmosphere and great families go to this school. Although not a huge school, this school has an amazing PTSA and great community activities. Music programs are great, super Art teacher. Highly recommended. New principal this year, so can't comment yet on that.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2005

Great School! Great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2005

Good school. Meet each kid's capability. Focus on Reading. Work with each kid on math based on his/her level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2004

I was a student at Cherry Crest five years ago. When I went there, there was a good influence to join music programs in middle school. The science program was also great because the students got to go on educational and fun field trips. The teachers were very good at giving the students the special attention they needed and noticing each individual. The two principals I had when I was there were great with contacting the parents and great with rewarding the kids.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 18, 2003

This is my child's 6th year at Cherry Crest. Wonderful teachers, great curriculum, super parent involvement.
—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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low incomen/a
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low incomen/a
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Not low income95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low incomen/a
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
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 Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low incomen/a
Not low income98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low incomen/a
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
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 63% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 21% 9%
Not provided 12% N/A
Hispanic 3% 16%
Black 1% 6%
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 7%N/A42%
Special education 7%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 8%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 67%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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12400 NE 32nd St
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 456-4900

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