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Crystal Springs Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 549 students

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Posted September 19, 2012

Crystal Springs has amazing teachers that continually go above and beyond to help their students. The PTA is fabulous and parents are extremely involved. The principal is a true leader that attends every single school event, knows my children by name (which is amazing considering it's becoming a very large school), and truly has a passion for education. I absolutely love our school and would recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2011

We tried hard to like this school. Between the staff, the trashy parents, and the principal we were sorely disappointed. Our child was consistently given teaching staff with little or no interest in actually educating children, and most seemed well past the burnout stage. With one parent as an educator we were astounded at how poorly the school is supplied and equipped, how low the academic requirements are, how many parents seem more interested in themselves than their child, and how the staff required lots of goodies and recognition for a performance that was mediocre at best. This school is strongly indicative of what is wrong with the American education system in general and Washington State in particular.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

this is a wonderful example of a great community school. The teachers are so committed to our childre, many have taught all of their career at Crystal Springs! Test scores continue to improve even as the diversity of the school grows.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2010

The staff at the school was amazing when we transfered from a differant school mid-year. They were accommadating and helpful. I am so glad we decided to move! My son loves his teacher and I have seen him grow leaps and bounds academically in the 3 short months he has been there. We are very impressed and extremely happy!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2009

Everyone is friendly, professional, and totally child centered.


Posted November 1, 2008

The before and after care is amazing and her teacher is great! this is her first year of school but we love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2006

Crystal Springs is an awesome community of teachers & faculty, students and parents. The PTA is active and positive with lots of fun events like a Back to School BBQ, Bingo, Talent Show and Ice Cream Social. Parental involvement could be higher, but the principal and staff are very supportive of the PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2006

Great teachers, parent involvement a little lacking
—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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
63%

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 62% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

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 Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income56%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income60%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
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 Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income34%
Not low income91%
Special education46%
Not special education70%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income54%
Not low income95%
Special education39%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female65%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian63%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income27%
Not low income76%
Special education31%
Not special education59%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income72%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female92%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income57%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income67%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
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 Students72%
Female83%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income69%
Not low income74%
Special education25%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female81%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income56%
Not low income79%
Special education20%
Not special education83%
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 58% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 9%
Hispanic 13% 16%
Not provided 7% N/A
Black 3% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 10%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/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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21615 9 Ave SE
Bothell, WA 98021
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