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Canyon View Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 535 students

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Posted July 1, 2008

My son was going through a lot of life changes when he started going to Canyon View and the staff was great with him. He had a lot of help adjusting and they were great at keeping in contact. This was the second Kennewick school he attended and I would definitely keep him here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2008

My son has attended 2 elementary schools in the Tri-Cities before this one. A new beatiful one in West Richland and one in Richland. He loves this school! He says it is his favorite and made me promise we would not move again. The teachers 2 out of 3 years have been awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2006

Canyon View is wonderful school. They have a new principal who is outstanding and commited to the kids and their learning. I was happy with the old principal, but am very please with our new one. The kids are learing well, from fabulous teachers. A great enviroment for all our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2005

I have two children whom attend this school. It's awesome if you have aconcern they are willing to help get it resolved. My children have grown alot since moving to this school.Just wish more parents got involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2004

Great school. Seems to really push the kids to the next level. Our family has only seen one real problem. There needs to be more disciplne in the classrooms. Whenever you are with any class from this school you will hear constant chatter. My children constantly tell me how disruptive the kids are in the classes. Moving to the Kennewick area has shown me that this is a wide spread problem at all age levels. I have been surprised to attend field trips where I feel the kids are being very rude and disrespectful while the teacher sits there like this is acceptable behavior. Manners need to be taught at home first but it is helpfull for the schools to follow up because it flows into the middle schools, high schools, and into adulthood.
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Posted September 3, 2004

Canyon View has a very active PTO and parent involement. Teacher quality is very good. Most teachers really go the extra mile for the kids. Wish there were more extracurricular events for kids in all grades. Principal is non-confrontational.
—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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
79%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
23%
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 Students66%
Female66%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income49%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income81%
Not low income97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
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 Students49%
Female49%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income43%
Not low income59%
Special education10%
Not special education55%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female70%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income65%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students65%
Female80%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income54%
Not low income84%
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 Students45%
Female35%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income28%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income52%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female65%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income56%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
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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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 26% 16%
Not provided 11% N/A
Black 2% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
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 55%N/A42%
Special education 1%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 10%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 17N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 81%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1229 West 22nd Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
Phone: (509) 585-3390

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