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Blaine Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 492 students

 

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Posted January 3, 2008

My son has been at BES for two years now, and I've found the teachers he has had, Mrs. Arps and Mr. Dickson, to be caring and proactive. They, along with the counselor, Ms. Owings, have gone above and beyond the call to ensure that my son is able to maximize his time there. The music program is also top-notch; my daughter has been involved with the choir and has had fun learning and singing with the group. I am amazed at what Mr. Coffey is able to coax out of this group.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

Great school district, the best of the best as far as teachers and staff. With all the new homes going up and people moving to the Birch Bay/Blaine area, enrollment is up and I predict overcrowding in the classrooms very soon. (already starting).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

My daughter has gone to been in the Blaine school district for 5 yrs and I have been very happy with the school system. The teachers are excellent and care about the children. The principal is friendly and is constantly encouraging the children. Every morning starts with the flag salute and words of wisdom which I found to be a very positive tool for children to make the right decisions and that they are important.
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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 65% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
81%

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 59% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
28%
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 Students53%
Female63%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low incomen/a
Not low income52%
Special education15%
Not special education59%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low incomen/a
Not low income66%
Special education30%
Not special education73%
Limited English40%
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 Students57%
Female53%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low incomen/a
Not low income57%
Special education33%
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low incomen/a
Not low income81%
Special education46%
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Female77%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low incomen/a
Not low income71%
Special education25%
Not special education79%
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 Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low incomen/a
Not low income46%
Special education8%
Not special education54%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female66%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low incomen/a
Not low income72%
Special education28%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female59%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low incomen/a
Not low income65%
Special education24%
Not special education73%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 63%
Hispanic 10% 18%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Black 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian 1% 7%
Two or more races 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 143%N/A40%
Special education 215%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 20%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Kathy Newport

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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836 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
Phone: (360) 332-5213

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