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Carnation Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 417 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 13, 2010

The staff, from the principal to the office ladies to the teachers right on over to the lunch ladies are really great! Lots of positive energy and a well rounded education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2010

Awesome school! Very creative and filled with arts, energy, and ethusiastic staff & teachers! Have had 4 kids go through this school and I think it's one of the best schools in the state!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

What a great community. Principal is on the ball, always willing to go the extra mile for a child. Most school front office people are nice, but these ladies go above and beyond. They are amazing. We've had several teachers here and they have all been like those amazing pivotal teachers in your life. We are so happy here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

My son has been in the PAT program since 2nd grade (for 2 years), which is located at this school. He loves school and loves his teacher. I am always amazed at the things he is learning in ALL areas. This is a fantastic program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2006

My son has been in the multi age wing for three years. He has done very well. The staff are loving and well qualified. The program is well run. The playground needs some updated equiptment and the PTA is working on it now.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
71%

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 64% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
39%
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 Students68%
Female59%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income31%
Not low income80%
Special education31%
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female66%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income38%
Not low income81%
Special education23%
Not special education82%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income28%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income63%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female78%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income45%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
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 Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income70%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income80%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female63%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income50%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
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 74% 64%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 9%
Black 1% 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 24%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 6%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 54%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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4950 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
Phone: (425) 844-4550

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