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View Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 475 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 4, 2010

I over all had a good time at viewridge. A 4th grade teacher was the worst teacher ever and I didn't learn ANYTHING from them. The music teacher is awsome! He's really engaging and wonderful. There were fun events like Field day and BOO Ridge (a halloween carnival), we went to camp in 4th grade and in 5th we had a swim party, etc. The school had good kids and I had fun there. Overall the teachers are average, but some shouldn't teach. I had an alright time there but the academics wasn't the best.


Posted September 17, 2009

My children love the school and the teachers are terrific.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2006

I don't know about other Public Schools, but it seems like there is not much music and PE available here. My son is in first grade there, and they have PE only one day a week. The same for music. His Kindergaten teacher was exceptional, his first grade teacher is average, and he complains of being bored a lot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2005

My children went to this school for 1 year and we had numerous problems with the kids. And also a very poorly trained principal. We moved to a nicer neighborhood with a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2005

View Ridge is a great school. My daughter has went there from k-2 grade. the teachers are great.They are very involved with the parents. we love that they have a family night once a month with different activities for parents and their children to do. we are planning to move over summer break. we are sad to be leaving view Ridge Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

Excellent leadership and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2005

View Ridge is a wonderful school, with an exquisite staff that supports their children. The principal is effective and knowledgeable with the traits of honesty and fairness.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted May 17, 2004

My boys (3) went to View Ridge quite a few years ago my youngest being special needs. Since then had the opportunity to see other schools around the country and canada. I am so glad my boys went to View Ridge the education and caring, the love and respect helped mold them into wonderful caring young men, and me into a better parent. Care without judgement. I can't praise it enough. Thank you Mrs. Shipley, Mrs Gillespie, and all the other wonderful teachers. Thank you.
—Submitted by marie mills, 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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
84%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
74%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
33%
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 Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income64%
Not low income76%
Special education21%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income62%
Not low income78%
Special education32%
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 Students55%
Female53%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income48%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female81%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income70%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female69%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Low income45%
Not low income65%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
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%
Female67%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income49%
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income66%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income74%
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 60% 64%
Not provided 15% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 9%
Black 8% 6%
Hispanic 6% 16%
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 65%N/A42%
Special education 19%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 1%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 45%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3250 Spruce Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
Phone: (360) 478-5075

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