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Adelaide Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 438 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 23, 2012

The administration at this school has forced some families to choice out of the school The scores continue to fall and the staff continue to operate out of a place of fear and intimidation. The environment is not conducive to learning and surely not in the best interest of the student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2009

Amazing school! Awesome principal and great teachers...what more could you ask for?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2009

I can't put my appreciation for the staff of Adelaide into words. If you want an unbeatable education for your children, send them here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

Adelaide continues to be a wonderful place for my children. The teachers work very hard...I oftentimes drive by in the evening and there are many cars still in the parking lot. What dedication!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

Adelaide parents and community are wonderfully supportive of their children, the staff needs, and their school. As a staff member I can't adequately express to you how valued this is and how appreciative I am to have their support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2008

Wonderful school. My kids have had superb teachers. Great experience for me too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

Great school! The entire staff has high expectations for all students and does an exceptional job of making sure all students meet them. Check out their WASL scores! Teachers have a tough job today and I think this staff does an amazing job with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

My niece goes to this school and it has been a wonderful experience for her. I love the staff. Mrs. Johnson is the best teacher I have ever met. She is kind and devoted. She will be teaching in resource room next year, and I think it's great! Now she will be exposed to more of our children. A teacher like her comes around once in a blue moon. She is the icing on the cake for this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

Adelaide's staff is excellent. I have been really pleased with each of my children's teachers the past 4 years. The parental involvement is very high- tons of volunteers for all activites. The new all -day Kindergarten program is awesome. My daughter is learning so fast! I highly recommend it. The PTA has 120 members and growing! The principle is very committed and obviously loves his job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

Principal is very involved with community and in outreach to parents--particularly lower income families. After school programs exceed expectations.
—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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
43%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
32%
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 Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income39%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income58%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English20%
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 Students33%
Female33%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income19%
Not low income50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education36%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female90%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income72%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English53%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students48%
Female63%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income38%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited English7%
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 Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income56%
Not low income94%
Special education20%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Low income65%
Not low income91%
Special education40%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female55%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income38%
Not low income81%
Special education30%
Not special education64%
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 38% 64%
Hispanic 24% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 9%
Black 13% 6%
Not provided 8% N/A
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 51%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 27%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 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 22%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1635 SW 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
Phone: (253) 945-2300

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