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Saghalie Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 534 students

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Posted November 2, 2009

Hey Hey! I'm an eighth grader at Saghalie and it is a great school! i would so recommend this school =] There is some drama there but that's only the normal stuff and be sure not to mess with any grade larger than you are because they will not like it... i mean at all so ya if you want to go there... Go for it! p.s I'm a cheerleader at Saghalie also!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 15, 2009

I am a student, and this is my second [Almost Third] year at Saghalie Middle School and I would have to say it is the best school in Federal Way WA,
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 28, 2009

This is my son's second year at this school and we are extremely happy with the caring teachers and office administration. Student participation in some sports is lower than we would like but overall they have excellent programs. The only opportunity for growth I can see with this school is I wish the children were a little more academically challenged. My son is pretty smart and seems to breeze through the classes. Overall, we are very pleased and my son has had no problems interacting with other children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

being at sagahlie middle school was a great experience.they are very good at what they do and is looking forward to go back
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 12, 2008

I luv bieng at this school it is better than all other schools.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 29, 2005

I've had 2 children attend Saghali Middle school. For the most part, the teachers are caring. I especially love the office staff, and the counselor, Ms MacDonald. Ms Macdonald will care for your child as if he/she is her own. The music teacher is great! Although in the past, activities at the school were poorly organized. I'm happy with saghali, as are my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 62% in 2012.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
68%
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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%
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 Students49%
Female52%
Male47%
Black26%
Asian62%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander25%
White74%
Low income45%
Not low income61%
Special education19%
Not special education56%
Limited English45%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female62%
Male49%
Black47%
Asian62%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander25%
White63%
Low income50%
Not low income67%
Special education30%
Not special education60%
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 Students51%
Female45%
Male55%
Black23%
Asian55%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income45%
Not low income61%
Special education25%
Not special education56%
Limited English41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Black54%
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income58%
Not low income63%
Special education31%
Not special education65%
Limited English41%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students54%
Female70%
Male41%
Black54%
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income49%
Not low income64%
Special education34%
Not special education58%
Limited English59%
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 Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Black20%
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income47%
Not low income56%
Special education0%
Not special education57%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female73%
Male56%
Black48%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income62%
Not low income71%
Special education33%
Not special education69%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Black52%
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income52%
Not low income75%
Special education22%
Not special education64%
Limited English19%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%
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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
100%
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 Students79%
Female74%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Low income71%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
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 Students91%
Female80%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income82%
Not low income100%
Not special education91%

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 33% 64%
Hispanic 25% 16%
Black 19% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 9%
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 60%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 11%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 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 74%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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33914 19th Av SW
Federal Way, WA 98023
Phone: (253) 945-5000

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