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Prune Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 563 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted June 18, 2012

Great school! They made us feel very welcome when we moved here last February. Lots of enrichment for the kids, too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

EXCELLENT. We have attended PH for almost 2 years now and I continued to be impressed. Academically the school is strong and my kids have been challenged. The school culture is safe, fun, and an overall great place to be. The staff is friendly and open to parent involvement and/or concerns. The principal is attentive and hands on. She had been very responsive to me, my children, and any concerns that I have had. Bottom line my kids love their teachers and are learning a ton. I highly reccomend PH!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2012

I switched my children a year ago from a private school to Prune Hill. I loved our previous school, therefore I thought the transition would be difficult and that my expectations would not be met. That was not the case. The teachers have been amazing, the academics stellar and parent involvement excellent. I love that my kids go to school within a community that truly cares about them at all levels.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2012

Very Disappointing.....Prune Hill is not at all what it looks like on paper. My child spent 1/2 day reading in class because reading scores in the district are so low. Never had any homework and never challenged at all. When we moved schools finally he almost had to repeat a grade he was so far behind. But ultimately it was the "bullies" that made us switch. Principal has no control over the school!! Do more research....please.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2011

I think this school is fantastic. Awesome leadership by the principal, awesome teachers and a great environment to learn. No one is perfect. The kids are great. I feel the school takes the no bullying policy very seriously.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2011

Be Careful.....Most of these reviews are old and before the principal change in 08....School was very sub-par.....big disappointment....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2010

I'm kinda with the parent not liking Prune Hill. I've met a few polite people but one in particular whom was just not so great. My child's teacher in agreement with me seems to think my child would benefit from special services. But one staff member left nameless, seems to think different and acts as though it's by fault of my child the services i requested testing for has not been acknowledged?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

I enrolled my daughter in Prune Hill about a month ago, everyone made her feel so welcome and accepted, the teachers and staff are great and so easy to talk to, they will stop whatever they are doing to help you out. And I love that it is such a clean and safe environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2007

My son will be a fifth grader next year and all the teachers are good. His friends are eager to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2007

I really don't like this school. The teachers are rude and the students don't ever seem to want to go to school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2005

great school! up to date in technology and great teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2004

Great School! Great education in washington. We couldn't be happier to see our children getting the best. The facilty is great too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2004

Beautiful school, Latest technology, Great teachers, Wonderful kids, Our future leaders... Go Penguins!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2004

Great school and teachers. Highly recommend. Restructuring of 5th graders next year, we'll see how that resolves the overcrowding issues that plague all public schools.
—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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

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

All Students82%
Female76%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income71%
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income82%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
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 Students75%
Female67%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income64%
Not low income77%
Special education50%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income79%
Not low income89%
Special education71%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income57%
Not low income90%
Special education57%
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 Students65%
Female61%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income41%
Not low income69%
Special education18%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income69%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income59%
Not low income86%
Special education55%
Not special education85%
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 78% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Not provided 8% N/A
Black 1% 6%
Hispanic 1% 16%
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 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%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 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 80%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1601 NW Tidland St
Camas, WA 98607
Phone: (360) 817-4451

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