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Fernwood Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 605 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted May 11, 2011

I went to this school, and it's one of the reasons I moved back into the area to raise my kids.


Posted November 18, 2009

My son's attitude has changed thanks to Fernwood Elementary. He is excited to learn new skill sets. He is a happy young man. The teachers at Fernwood are very motivated to strive for each individual student, which is fantastic. Kudos to the whole staff. Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2007

We have ahad wonderful teachers for our daughter who is going to the 2nd grade in Fernwood now and my Kindergartner starts tehre in Fall. They have a wonderful reading program!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

Fernwood elementary, under the able leadership of anne bayard, is a class act. We have two children that have attended grades k-6, with the youngest graduating this year. While the two of them are completly different in their academic needs they have both received appropriate instruction tailored to their special needs. It is obvkous to me that ms. Bayard spends a lot of time managing day to day operations as well as orchestrating special events. To a parent that frequently attends school activiites my overall impression is that anne's school runs very smoothly. A special mention for one teacher. Bill Shields is excellent in preparing sixth graders for the increased demands of junior high. The organizational skills students receive from him will sustain them for many years to come. A better school we would be hard pressed to find!
—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.

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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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
74%

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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income60%
Not low income86%
Special education57%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income60%
Not low income92%
Special education50%
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 Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income31%
Not low income77%
Special education50%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income46%
Not low income81%
Special education42%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female76%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander76%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income46%
Not low income67%
Special education25%
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

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income73%
Not low income86%
Special education59%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income73%
Not low income90%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income73%
Not low income92%
Special education82%
Not special education90%
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 Students81%
Female76%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income57%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income64%
Not low income97%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 9%
Hispanic 7% 16%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A42%
Special education 14%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 14N/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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3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
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Phone: (425) 408-4500

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