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Lake Grove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 387 students
 

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Posted February 1, 2006
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I love this school. There are excellent teachers ad staff members here. However if your child needs a special needs class try somewhere else.
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Posted June 2, 2004
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I 'choiced' my child into Lake Grove from another school in the district because of lack of student support at his old school. I am so impressed with the way that the teachers go above and beyond to support all kids. The principal is very visible and is very respectful to all kids!
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Posted May 23, 2003
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I am a parent of a fourth grade student at Lake Grove Elementary School. This is her first year attending this school. I am amazed at the wonderful leadership and teaching skills that I have witnessed at Lake Grove Elementary. My child has a wonderful teacher(Mrs. Linthicum)who goes above and beyond in my oppion to make sure each and every one of her students is at a minimum of what it takes to be successful in the fourth grade. The principal (Mrs. Lemmel)at Lake grove is also exceptional, she is very involved with parents and student alike. In closing Lake Grove is Great!

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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
22%
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 Students64%
Female68%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income58%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income61%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English36%
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 Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income44%
Not low income56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income46%
Not low income61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students56%
Female70%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income48%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English33%
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%
Female72%
Male59%
Black60%
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income54%
Not low income77%
Special education10%
Not special education72%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female76%
Male57%
Black80%
Asian55%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income63%
Not low income63%
Special education10%
Not special education72%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female40%
Male46%
Black60%
Asian36%
Asian/Pacific Islander29%
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income44%
Not low income43%
Special education10%
Not special education49%
Limited English0%
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
Hispanic 38% 16%
White 29% 64%
Black 12% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Not provided 10% N/A
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A42%
Special education 14%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 31%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 8N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 58%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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