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North Hill-Primary School

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Posted October 19, 2010
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North Hill Elementary is a wonderful school. It has a great community and is extremely diverse. The staff is helpful and creative, they strive to do immeasurable acts of kindness and try to help their students as much as they can. I would recommend this school to anyone.

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Posted October 5, 2009
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It is an amazing school and full of amazing students ans staff! I love them all!

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Posted September 16, 2009
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You will never find a school with a better community of parents and teachers that at North Hill. Everyone works together to create a positive and supportive environment for the kids in the building. With creative programs such as sustainable gardening, recycling and native gardens we've earned the Green School distinction. Programs including Chess Club, Reflections Art, Dads of Great Students (DOGS) and a school softball team help support the community spirit.
—Submitted by Melissa Musser, a parent

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Posted September 16, 2009
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It has a great community. The staff, parents and students all strive for the same goals. It is a very welcoming and friendly enviroment.

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North Hill is a great school because the kids are safe, respectful, responsible and ready to learn each day. The teachers and staff help the kids each day to be great students and the teacher's first priority is the children that attend the school.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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Our teachers are the best, they truely care about our kids and go out of their way to help them succeed in all they do. Our kids are absoultely amazing, they are respectful and considerate of each other. We are the first 'green school' in our district because of the efforts of all. Go North Hill Jets!!
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Great school! Outstanding teachers, staff, parents and students!
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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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
29%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%
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 Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income61%
Not low income63%
Special education22%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female67%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income52%
Not low income75%
Special education11%
Not special education77%
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 Students66%
Female70%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income58%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income71%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students53%
Female67%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income44%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
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%
Female69%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income67%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income65%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income61%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
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 Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income69%
Not low income86%
Special education27%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income73%
Not low income78%
Special education18%
Not special education84%
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 59% 63%
Hispanic 16% 18%
Two or more races 10% 5%
Asian 9% 7%
Black 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 144%N/A40%
Special education 214%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 27%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 56%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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