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Kenmore Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 485 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

The principal is weak and does not address issues AT ALL. Too many old grouches working here who are so unhappy that the kids suffer.. Definitely moving my kids out of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2013

We have been at Kenmore Elementary for 6 years now and cannot say enough good things about it. The teachers and staff are approachable, dedicated, sincere, and do an excellent job with a challenging demographic. The Great School rating doesn't give an accurate representation of what the school has to offer. The academic curricula is the same here as it is at the other schools in the district. Our own children are "highly capable" and we strongly feel that their academic needs are more than met. The school has a strong Math Olympiad, Chess club, enriched reading groups, and excellent coverage of science, art, and music. The Science Fair, Art Docent, and music programs are especially well done. The PTA is active and supports a broad spectrum of enrichment opportunities and teachers are keen to have parent involvement in the classroom. The social environment at the school pushes kindness towards others, making good choices, responsibility, and civic pride. Other schools in the district might test better due to a less diverse student body, but we feel our kids are having a well rounded elementary experience and will be well prepared for middle and high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2012

My kids have been attending Kenmore for the last 4 years. Our experience has been great. The teachers and staff are really supportive and responsive to our needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2012

Our family has been in this school for eight years so far and we are extremely happy here. The teachers are excellent and work very hard to see that individual learning needs are met. The principal and teachers work very well together and provide many opportunities for parent involvement. Lots of emphasis on positive character traits. There are some great after school activities too including sports, arts, chess, math team and science.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2011

Obviously a LOT has changed it 5 years. There is good reason why this school has the lowest rating in Kenmore. Do yourself & your child a favor and stay away from this school. Take your child to ANY other school. The principal here is soft and can't even control the recess lady. The older teachers tend to be inflexible and seem bitter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

Had been weak in science but now an excellent program wiuth teachers who bend over backwards to make a curriculum that works for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2004

It is a great school and we moved but we're coming back because I want my kid to have a good education and this school is the place to be. I rate it a ten or 100%.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
43%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
77%

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

All Students62%
Female64%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income42%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income69%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English30%
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 Students59%
Female54%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income35%
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female93%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income65%
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students58%
Female64%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income47%
Not low income69%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English17%
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 Students59%
Female68%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income42%
Not low income85%
Special education15%
Not special education74%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female68%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income55%
Not low income85%
Special education39%
Not special education76%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female80%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income58%
Not low income80%
Special education46%
Not special education74%
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 Students56%
Female62%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income33%
Not low income78%
Special education30%
Not special education59%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female84%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income63%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English31%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 64%
Hispanic 21% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 9%
Not provided 6% N/A
Black 3% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 20%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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 58%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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19121 71 Av NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
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Phone: (425) 408-4800

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