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Kent Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 575 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 21, 2012

TEACHER DO NOT SPEND TIME WITH CHILDREN THAT NEED HELP!!!!!! There is no help for the forgotten child in this school. Generic substandard responses on report cards. Little or no focus on getting students better in any aspect of education! I understand in talking to parents about the highlights on the report card... but there is more to it than that. Coming up with monthly, weekly and or daily SMART goal is a key part to all students success. After repeated attempts to ask for help go unanswered. I'm not saying to stop you focus on the students that are doing well, be we need an action plan on those that are weaker in certain areas. I cannot do this alone I have already have my child enrolled tutoring. I challenge all teachers in this school start the ball rolling. You are all failing the future of the Kent school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I love Kent Elementary and so does my daughter. She has been going there for three years now. The teachers, or should I say the whole staff has been absolutely wonderful. Would hate to have to move just because I want to keep her in this school.
—Submitted by Stephanie, a parent


Posted April 29, 2007

I absolutely love Kent Elementary. The administration is wonderful as are the teachers. They really care about the well-being of your child. Test scores may seem low as it is a Title One School and has a lot of lower income and families moving in and out. But don't let that fool you. The school itself is great. The principle is wonderful. She is really organized and on the ball.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2006

Very very happy with the special education program. The teacher(s) are wonderful and very easy to work with. They are very good at keeping us informed. My child has made great strides since being in the preschool program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2005

Awesome school, great teachers and support staff, parents are always encouraged to be part of the learning process. My kids love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2005

The curriculum is lacking in enrichment for students above average. Many teachers are inexperienced and unable to relate to their corresponding students. While parental involvement is supposedly encouraged when parents request an audience with a teacher/administrator regarding ones own student and the manner in which they are treated by the staff the incident is dismissed without resolution.
—Submitted by G-, a parent


Posted August 31, 2003

This is a school where the staff truly cares about my child. It is also the newest school in the Kent School District and also the most environmentally friendly school in the nation.
—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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
56%

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 64% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
27%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
69%

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

All Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income55%
Not low income82%
Special education17%
Not special education70%
Limited English26%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income66%
Not low income82%
Special education8%
Not special education81%
Limited English39%
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 Students55%
Female59%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income54%
Not low incomen/a
Special education31%
Not special education62%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female78%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Not low incomen/a
Special education15%
Not special education85%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students46%
Female53%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income40%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education56%
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 Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income43%
Not low income72%
Special education5%
Not special education61%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income43%
Not low income71%
Special education0%
Not special education62%
Limited English5%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income32%
Not low income72%
Special education0%
Not special education49%
Limited English11%
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 Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income61%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female66%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income59%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English10%
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
Hispanic 39% 16%
White 25% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 9%
Not provided 12% N/A
Black 9% 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 77%N/A42%
Special education 20%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 29%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 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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24700 64th Ave South
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 373-7497

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