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Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 500 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted May 14, 2009

My two daughters, kindergarten and 2nd grade, go to Sherwood Forest and absolutely love it. We have had amazing teachers that have been fantastic with communication and parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2006

This is a great school with lots of parent involvement. The teachers & staff are great and very supportive. Extra help is offered for children needing additional assistance. Teachers are more than willing to work with parents & parent involvement is encouraged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2005

I think Sherwood Forest is an excellent school. The teachers are highly educated and prepared to reach any and all students. The parents of the students are very involved. This is my childs third year and she is doing well and loves her teachers. The teachers are very involved with the parents regarding the students progress. They really try to make it very personable by learning all of the stuents names. I overall give this school a very high rating.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2005

This is a great school that illustrates academic excellence, great parent partnerships, and full community involvement. They have high expecations and follow washington's grade level requirements.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
67%

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 64% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
32%

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 Students62%
Female56%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income61%
Not low income63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female82%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian61%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income58%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English39%
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 Students66%
Female73%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income53%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female85%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income70%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students51%
Female58%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income43%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education52%
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 Students68%
Female79%
Male58%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income68%
Not low income68%
Special education20%
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income56%
Not low income79%
Special education10%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female33%
Male48%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Low income26%
Not low income63%
Special education0%
Not special education50%
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 47% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 23% 9%
Hispanic 15% 16%
Black 10% 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 43%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 17%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 72%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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34600 12th Av SW
Federal Way, WA 98023
Phone: (253) 945-3800

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