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Picnic Point Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 607 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 4, 2012

If your child does not "fit into a box" or requires effort, do not bring your child here. We moved into another district mid-school year due to mold in the home and were to complete a resident variance form. One of the office staff told me with a wink "the longer before turning it in the better." Being a new situation for me, I followed her advice and we tried to get settled. My son has had some challenges due to ADHD/mild autism.At a year-end meeting we spoke of a plan for his next year of school. At summer's end, my son's name was missing from the class lists.I was told that since I did not return said form we would be unable to return (the day before school starts).School district was sympathetic and said we would work it out. The principal told them he would be unable to return due to behavior.We are spending the day before school finding another school. With his condition, this will be a difficult change but would rather have him where he is appreciated and cared for. Also of concern, his 3rd grade teacher was consistently heard by students in the connecting portable yelling angrily at the children and he would only allow volunteers if scheduled way in advance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2011

Class size high but the effort is strong. Poor website, but the district site is as well. Bad links and slow to update with news. Diverse focus on arts topics, social studies, and current issues. Too much military glorifying, but 3 miles from boeing what can you do. We love this school. It has problems but the staff work very hard. Underfunded.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2007

Great school in a great neighborhood. Quality facilities.
—Submitted by Steve Smith, 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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
81%

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 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
64%

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

All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Black60%
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income67%
Not low income80%
Special education44%
Not special education77%
Limited English28%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male75%
Black80%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income73%
Not low income88%
Special education44%
Not special education85%
Limited English42%
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 Students67%
Female62%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income60%
Not low income75%
Special education47%
Not special education72%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income62%
Not low income80%
Special education40%
Not special education77%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students58%
Female67%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian58%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income44%
Not low income73%
Special education27%
Not special education65%
Limited English25%
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 Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian63%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income46%
Not low income79%
Special education30%
Not special education67%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income49%
Not low income83%
Special education30%
Not special education71%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian63%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income56%
Not low income83%
Special education50%
Not special education73%
Limited English25%
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 59% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 9%
Hispanic 13% 16%
Not provided 8% N/A
Black 5% 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 47%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 24%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 22N/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 54%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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5819 140th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
Phone: (425) 356-1305

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