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Tillicum Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 736 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

I have had 2 children pass through these doors. After having 2 other children attend another school in another district, I never imagined that a school could be so nuturing and such a strong community member. The staff of Tillicum are always up to new challenges and express such a profound interest in our children in a postive way. I am so fortunate to have had these wonderful folks assisting my kids through some very though times. Kudos to all the staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2009

This is a very good school. The vast majority of teachers are excellent and know how to teach well. My one complaint is the math curriculum that the school uses. Textbooks are ineffective, and the learning environment is very difficult. I strongly advise that the school, and possibly the district, modify the math curriculum in order to make it more effective.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 31, 2008

This is a great school! The teachers are all very helpful, they all clearly care about our education. I am a 7th grader currently , Tillicum has so many options and choices for you to make. All the students are respectful. I'm was elected officer on our ASB for this year. we basically control our school, tillicum is a very fun place to be. I love going to school. In all, i am sure that your student will be glad they chose this school. Even if you'e a new student...you'll have made friends in no time!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 21, 2006

A good school...if your child is self-motivated. Great sports and activities. Parents are very involved but average academics unless you take honors everything (honors just means better teachers). Too much freetime if your child isn't the most focused
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 21, 2005

its a great school. my kids went there.
—Submitted by a student


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 62% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%

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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%
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 56% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
72%
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%
Female81%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income53%
Not low income85%
Special education32%
Not special education85%
Limited English36%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income60%
Not low income92%
Special education52%
Not special education91%
Limited English30%
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 Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black60%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income58%
Not low income90%
Special education33%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black70%
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income57%
Not low income93%
Special education41%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
Black80%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income76%
Not low income93%
Special education74%
Not special education91%
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 Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black64%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income62%
Not low income88%
Special education25%
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Black73%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income67%
Not low income94%
Special education42%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male83%
Black64%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income60%
Not low income91%
Special education42%
Not special education88%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
84%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic96%
Multiracial100%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income95%
Not low income98%
Special education91%
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

Geometry

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 60% 64%
Not provided 14% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Hispanic 10% 16%
Black 3% 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 22%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 6%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 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 53%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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16020 SE 16th St
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: (425) 456-6700

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