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Minter Creek Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 361 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 2, 2013

They do have a new principal this year and things seem to be improving. He seems to care a lot and is doing his best. The teachers so far have been great. The only complaint I have is the mixing of age groups during recess. It seems to me that the kindergarteners shouldn't be out at recess with the fifth graders because things do get rough sometimes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

As a parent my biggest complaint is the recess is not well supervised. Budget cuts are really felt with in the classes. Teachers care. Principal does not respond to problem in what I feel is a timely manner.
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Posted April 19, 2010

My oldest child attended Minter a few years ago and they did a wonderful job preparing him for middle school. The teachers are wonderful and educated, I just wish there were more opportunities for parent involvement now that my youngest is attending. That being said, I can really find no other faults with Minter Creek Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2009

I have a son that has graduated from Minter and one currently in third grade there. We have felt so at home here. I agree that the recess staff isn't always the best but the teachers and office staff are super. When we have had problems they are addressed quickly and fairly. Almost all the teachers have advanced degrees. It is a small school and feels safe for the students.
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Posted July 15, 2005

Nice 'small atmosphere' school with friendly teachers & staff. My two kids attended this school for 2 years and really liked the teachers and staff. It seemed to me that the staff wasn't willing to make changes or try something new. The level of parent involvement was limited to a select few that did everything. Need more staff on Recess duty, there were many problems/injuries.
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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 65% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%
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

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
65%

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

All Students51%
Female60%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income41%
Not low income56%
Special education23%
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female70%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income35%
Not low income59%
Special education15%
Not special education63%
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 Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income54%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female97%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income67%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students67%
Female79%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income46%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
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 Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income40%
Not low income73%
Special education0%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income64%
Not low income88%
Special education33%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income60%
Not low income88%
Special education42%
Not special education85%
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 78% 64%
Not provided 14% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 9%
Hispanic 3% 16%
Black 1% 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 36%N/A42%
Special education 19%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 91%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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12617 118th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
Phone: (253) 851-4542

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