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Rocky Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 599 students
 

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  • Terrible school. No communication. Discipline always involves taking a child...

  • In my opinion, this is the WORST school in bethel school district. The...

  • I have 4 children attending Rocky Ridge right now. In my opinion I think we...

  • Both my children attend this school. The teaching staff is highly capable at...

  • Rainier Elementary is a great school the academic programs are above average,...

 
 
 

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Posted Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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Terrible school. No communication. Discipline always involves taking a child out of the classroom and giving him F's. No positive rewards. Only more punishment. I called and emailed them on a constant basis. They don't care. It's them against you. I DECIDED TO HOMESCHOOL.
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Posted June 7, 2013
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In my opinion, this is the WORST school in bethel school district. The principle harasses parents constantly by sending letters home on how horrible their children are doing. Even when you bring in dozens of dr notes for why your child missed school, she sends you to court over it, sometimes on multiple occasions. I have heard nothing but bad about this school.

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Posted January 21, 2009
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I have 4 children attending Rocky Ridge right now. In my opinion I think we have the most amazing staff. Our teachers are so caring and dedicated to our childrens education. Our staff makes a point to know their parents and involve them in the workings of the school. Rocky Ridge staff, students, and parents have become more of a family than a school. I wish I could have belonged to a school like this when I was growing up. I went to many schools and none was ever as wonderful as Rocky Ridge. Go Raccoons!!!
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Posted June 30, 2005
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Both my children attend this school. The teaching staff is highly capable at every grade level. The leadership is caring and fair as well as strong. The school has a very homey feel to it and welcomes parental involvement. There is an orchestra and band program as well as computer lab where children have class each week taught by a computer teacher. There are computers in every room and 100% of the classrooms have internet access. Each grade level has access to a multi-media projector and document camera if they want it. Reading and math are a high focus and test scores are rising. Awesome School with great kids and a superb staff!
—Submitted by Sarah Houtz, a teacher

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Posted May 2, 2005
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Rainier Elementary is a great school the academic programs are above average, they offer a wide range of extracurricular activities with a wonderful art and music program. Parent involvment is high. This school is smaller and students act more like family with respect for their peers.
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Posted December 14, 2003
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I think this is a wonderful school. I had a daughter that was having problems not wanting to go to school all of the staff was very supportive including the principal. Thay all really helped us get through this tough period. My kids have been going there for four years and I think it is a great school.
—Submitted by GLENNA HARRISON, a parent

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Posted June 14, 2003
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The teachers are great. They really care about the students success. If a student is stuggling they will work one-on-one with that student until they understand what it is they are doing. They only problem with the school that I have run into is that they do not support the Highly Capable program (challenge class). The school makes it hard for the students who are in that program to participate in some of the school activities, ie assambly, reading parties, etc. The administration leaves one scratching their head as to some of the things that they do but all in all the teachers were the whole reason that I kept my second son at the school. If it hadn't been for some of the teachers I would have move my son to a different school because of the Principal. She isn't very student orientated nor does she back up some of her staff. But as long as you don't have to deal with her everything is fine.

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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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
73%

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 59% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
35%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
13%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
45%
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%
Female47%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White51%
Low income44%
Not low income59%
Special education0%
Not special education59%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female67%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income57%
Not low income72%
Special education0%
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 Students17%
Female14%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White21%
Low income9%
Not low income27%
Special education0%
Not special education20%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female46%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White44%
Low income42%
Not low income52%
Special education9%
Not special education52%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students56%
Female61%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income58%
Not low income53%
Special education9%
Not special education64%
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 Students43%
Female39%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Low income35%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female52%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income48%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female61%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income59%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
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 Students38%
Female37%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Low income38%
Not low income39%
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female66%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income62%
Not low income56%
Special educationn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 63%
Hispanic 14% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 2%
Black 4% 5%
Asian 3% 7%
Two or more races 2% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 134%N/A40%
Special education 214%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 51%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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  • Leita Earl

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