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Blaine Middle School

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  • Its a fun and amazing place to be. We all enjoy it and the teachers are...

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  • Blaine middle school is great. The teachers are amazing. Band is so much fun.

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  • Awesome teachers! Great subjects. Love P.E Mr. Gray who teaches band has to...

 

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Posted September 17, 2009
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Its a fun and amazing place to be. We all enjoy it and the teachers are outstanding!!!!
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Posted September 17, 2009
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Blaine Middle School is the best, they have the best students and teachers! Hands down.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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Blaine middle school is great. The teachers are amazing. Band is so much fun.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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Because all the people are really nice, and every summer they host the 'Blaine Jazz Festival' which is really fun. And they are really open to the public.
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Posted June 9, 2009
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Awesome teachers! Great subjects. Love P.E Mr. Gray who teaches band has to be in the top ten band directors. It is also in a beautiful spot.
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Posted April 19, 2009
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I highly dislike going to this school. I moved 6 months ago and I hate waking up in the morning to go to this school. I have gotten a 4.0 gpa the whole year so far, and I believe that the other students lack respect.
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Posted January 17, 2009
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I love the teachers at this school and I think the performing arts system is awsome. I seriously enjoy getting up in the morning to go to this school, and the teachers help with individual attention needed.
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Posted October 29, 2008
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the bullying that goes on in this school is continual. my grandson has been bullied everyday for two years now. and even when brought to the attention of the principals. there disipline does not owrk and the same people continue to bully several kids.
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Posted August 18, 2008
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The school has quite well rounded curiculum and great teachers, The learning follows at ones pace. The problem is bullying isn't helped, I have been serverly bullied by both girls and boys.
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Posted August 30, 2007
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Good news/bad news. On the upside, the teachers and staff are excellent. The principal responds immediately to parent and student concerns. The ciricullum is well rounded and my daughter was always able to get additional assistance whether through an after school program or personal attention from her teachers. The children are treated as individuals as all having varied levels of learning and are encouraged to ask for help when needed. On the downside, there is way too much drama among the girls and bullying (mostly from boys) continues to be a problem despite the zero tolerance rule. It's bad enough that my daughter is seriously considering a transfer and the school year has just begun.
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Posted May 30, 2007
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I have 3 children in the Blaine school system. I have always been able to observe/discuss with teachers any concerns I have. Each one of my children learns differently and Blaine has made every effort to accommodate their learning styles. They offer advance classes for kids that need a more challenging course load. They offer alot of extra curricular activites. There performing arts department cannot be beat. They have one of the best band and choir programs available. I can honestly say that my kids love to go to school and they are well rounded kids. I work with the school as a team member. They are very open to ideas and love parent involvement.
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Posted September 11, 2005
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The safety at this school was so bad we pulled our child out of the school. The school staff was of no assistance.
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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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%
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.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
76%

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 56% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%
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 Students62%
Female56%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low incomen/a
Not low income62%
Special education7%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low incomen/a
Not low income72%
Special education29%
Not special education76%
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 Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low incomen/a
Not low income64%
Special education26%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female87%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low incomen/a
Not low income79%
Special education32%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students65%
Female82%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low incomen/a
Not low income65%
Special education16%
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 Students57%
Female62%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low incomen/a
Not low income57%
Special education0%
Not special education64%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female78%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low incomen/a
Not low income71%
Special education25%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low incomen/a
Not low income63%
Special education10%
Not special education70%
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.

2011

 
 
n/a
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%
Biology I

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

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Low incomen/a
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

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

Geometry

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 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 79% 63%
Hispanic 11% 18%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 5% 1%
Black 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Asian 1% 7%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 139%N/A40%
Special education 210%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 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 73%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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