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Grapeview Elementary & Middle School

Public | K-8

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Posted July 26, 2012

I would not recommend this school. The school does have issues with bullying which I think is ridiculous considering the size of the school. The principle is not at all likable. Some of the staff members are not at all likable. There have been times that my children have had an issue with cafeteria staff, a teacher and what not with no phone call home to me from the school or a note. I have also found that certain policies are often water down toward the end of the school year. There have also been times that I have updated my contact number but the school seems to not get it correct. Yea it is a small school but that comes with drawbacks as well. When you got kids that have been with each other from day one it is important to not overlook the issue of bullying. Sometimes when an outsider- new student- enrolls in the school, that child is not alway warmed received. This is something I think the principle should be well aware of. The curriculum is so so, if your child has an issue with reading the school will help.However I could not recommend this school due to the many issues stated and then some. Issues that not even parent involvement seem to clear up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2011

Terrible. Nobody likes the principal; neither do I. If your kid already hates school, doesn't want any friends, swears worse than a sailor (they say terrible things, especially the girls), and has a phobia of good teachers. Ridiculously small and really unreasonable rules. Kids bully WAY more than they should. Don't go here, please.


Posted May 7, 2010

Please do not disregard this review. My son attended this school but we had to transfer him to another. This school is run on intimidation. The principal is not an advocate for the students. Bullying is rampant and a huge problem in this school and is not addressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

In seeing previous reviews I must say that I think some are a bit harsh towards our principal. I've had great communication with her, she has her hands full with an above average number of kids attending the school that possess learning and/or behavioral difficulties. Most of the teachers are good if not great. Parent involvement and knowledge honestly lies in the laps of the parents, there are many opportunities to be involved in the school...involvement is welcomed and yet many parents choose not to. That responsibility is not the principal's fault nor should blame be placed her way. I do agree that the curriculum should be more challenging, my son is breezing through but sadly many in his class are struggling with the basics. Good location, good values, sound staff. There's always room for improvement, the first step to improvement is more involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2007

Great small school. Sometimes described as a private public school. Principal has provided strong leadership and is constantly improving the quality of student education. A great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2007

Much of the problem is with the current principal at Grapeview. She rarely follows through on anything she promises, i.e., if she promises the children a reward for good behavior, she fails to follow through. This a VERY poor example, because they have no motivation to learn anything. On the positive side: Quite a few of the teachers are positive role models for the kids. Many are dedicated to their jobs and I can say the administration seems to do a great job when it comes to hiring on good teachers. Another positive about this school is the attention paid to safety (on and off the playground) and the lack of tolerance toward bullies. The curriculum, however, leaves much to be desired. And there is rarely a challenge for kids who are brighter-than-average (also a huge issue). So by far, the negatives outweigh the positives and I wouldn't recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2005

I like the small classes and the teachers they work hard and the students get the one on one time that the they need. I like the area that the school is in. My children have been going there since my child was in second grade and is now in fifth grade and has learned a lot.
—Submitted by Nichole, a parent


Posted March 2, 2005

Good teachers, small rural setting. Small class sizes. Leadership is lacking. Parents not kept informed. School calender on website is from last year. Principal does not return phone calls. Speech and Language Specialist quit last December and we were not informed until 2 months later. Pre-School program is okay. Nothing special. Is not a good school or district if your child has special needs. They just do not have the resources.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2004

Grapeview School provides a great education and a warm, small town feel to its school. It's great!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
79%

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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
15%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
96%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White19%
Low income25%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education27%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female82%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
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 Students44%
Female44%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low incomen/a
Not low income63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education43%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female78%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low incomen/a
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female67%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low incomen/a
Not low income68%
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 Students25%
Femalen/a
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White23%
Low income30%
Not low income21%
Special educationn/a
Not special education27%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income80%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income80%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
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 Students65%
Femalen/a
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income58%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income67%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
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 Students44%
Female47%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income46%
Not low income43%
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income73%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students56%
Female60%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income46%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
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 Students33%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White28%
Low incomen/a
Not low income42%
Special educationn/a
Not special education35%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low incomen/a
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Femalen/a
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low incomen/a
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
93%
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 Students55%
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 education55%
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 91% 64%
Hispanic 3% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Black 1% 6%
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 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%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 20N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 38%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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822 East Mason Benson Rd
Grapeview, WA 98546
Phone: (360) 426-4921

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