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Nautilus Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 451 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
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Posted May 7, 2013

I moved my kids from a private school in the area. I was impressed with the positive attitude of the teachers and administrationI but was less than impressed with the academics. My older one spent the whole year reviewing and they never brought home homework. They were challenged everyday at their old school. How do you master anything if you don't practice. It seems to me like it's less work for the teachers and LESS learning for the kids. Luckily my oldest is challenged at the middle school one year later. STILL NO HOMEWORK! What's up?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2012

We have choiced into this school due to Administration issues at the neighboring school. From day one the principal has been totally engaged. We have three boys and two of them have some difficulties. The principal partnered with us to ensure we'd have the best chance of success with them through the end of last year and the summer. Its a hard transition for any child but especially our boys and they are doing great thus far with their transition. The staff and administration have been partnering with us and the feel of the entire campus is 180 degrees from our previous experience. The test scores over the last two years truly reflect the staff/administration goal in taking care of their students. They now have some of the top score in the entire district and I am excited to see what our years down the road hold for our three boys. I couldn't be happier that we made the move and we're only into our first month here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2012

This school is amazing! After having experienced 5 hellish years at Star Lake Elementary, we feel like we have walked out of a nightmare and into a dream. If every principal was like Stacy, the educational system would not be failing our children. We left a school that treated children like they were little beasts and had to be beaten down to get them to behave. At this school, it is obvious that the staff all like children and are passionate about what they do. My children are finally excited about going to school and after years of not being able to play at recess, my children are now actually encouraged to run and play tag! This is an amazing school for children who have experienced trauma in their lives as my foster/adoptive children have. I expect that a school will partner with you and this school has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this school to all parents. You will not be disappointed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2012

Nautilus has a new principal and she is wonderful! She listens to parent's concerns and suggestions. The school environment creates a true partnership between parents, staff and students. As with any school, there are areas that can be improved. But what makes Nautilus special is that suggestions for improvement are heard and implemented. When your students are at Nautilus you feel like you are part of a community where people care about each other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

All of my 3 daughters have attended Nautilus and it is unbelievable that anyone could rate this school and it's staff anything less than a 5! Within a couple of weeks of each new year, you can walk onto the school grounds and will notice that EVERY member of the staff, from custodians to principal will call every student by their first name! I only WISH that the junior and senior high schools demonstrated a fraction of the devotion to the students that Nautilus does!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2008

It's interesting to read some of the other reviews. The school is good, with the exception of the principal who is extremely rigid.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

My son attends school here, and I'm looking forward to having my daughter attend here next year. So far, our experience here at Nautilus has been outstanding. The staff and students exibit a great deal of school spirit. The staff is caring and protective, and my truely enjoys his educational experience. M. Truss
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2005

By the WASL scores, one would think this school rates poorly. I was shocked to see the scores so low because my experience with the school is nothing but positive. My son is in the fourth grade and has two teachers in his classroom and I think the ratio for student:teacher is 24:2. The school (on appearances) seems to have a good music/program. My son brings home many projects and seems to enjoy the activities. Their is a computer lab and a library that seems more than adequate. Whatever reasons there might be for the low WASL scores, my son scored in the 98% so the school has done right by us.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2005

Nautilus is a great school with caring and involved teachers.
—Submitted by Koren Coito, a parent


Posted September 5, 2004

I moved away from that school because of the principal and the counselor, they do not care enough about the kids and giving them a quality education. Not a lot of cooperation. The teachers are great people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2003

This school is great my child loves it but we had some issues with the principal.


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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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
18%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

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 59% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
71%
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 56% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
n/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.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female76%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income67%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English54%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female78%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income61%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English46%
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 Students58%
Female53%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income40%
Not low income72%
Special education50%
Not special education59%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female67%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income40%
Not low income78%
Special education30%
Not special education66%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income50%
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%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income76%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English73%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income82%
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English82%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income76%
Not low income91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English73%
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 Students32%
Female40%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low incomen/a
Not low income25%
Special educationn/a
Not special education39%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female67%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low incomen/a
Not low income56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
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 Students61%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income64%
Not low income58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Femalen/a
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income73%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income73%
Not low income33%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
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 Students79%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students64%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 45% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 9%
Hispanic 17% 16%
Not provided 10% N/A
Black 9% 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 39%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 14%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/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 60%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1000 South 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 945-3400

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