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Cedar Valley Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 344 students

 

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Posted July 7, 2011

Cedar Valley has great teachers, staff and principal. They work at every level to meet the needs of each individual child. There is also a lot of community involvement and support from organizations such as Covington Kiwanis, Covington Rotary, Mt. Vineyard Church, and Costco. The school has a grant for after school assistance every day all school year long and summer school is also an available option. The school also serves as a site for free summer lunches for kids. The PTA provides an after school art club and an excellent and fun reading incentive program. If you are considering Cedar Valley, go for it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2007

Cedar Valley is a great school! The extra-curricular activities, the staff, everyone in general is great! I recommend that parents send them off to CV! Go Cheetahs!
—Submitted by sydney, a former student


Posted April 8, 2004

I really enjoyed having my children attend this school. They are very good at safety and security when it comes to the children. visitors must sign in at the office to receive a visitor badge. Volunteers for field trips and classroom help have had background checks performed. I always felt comfortable knowing these security measures were in place. This past year my 2nd grade son had the opportunity to be involved in a new program Cedar Valley started. We were given the chose to have his 1st grade teacher continue teaching him in second grade in what is called looping up. I believe it was an excellent opportunity for my child. He benefited from it by knowing this teacher and her expectations as well as keeping many of the same classmates. I think his transition to 2nd grade was much easier and his learning abilities excelled because of this!
—Submitted by April Bain, 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.

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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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
42%

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 59% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
5%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%
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 Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income34%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female72%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
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 Students36%
Female33%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income27%
Not low income57%
Special education0%
Not special education47%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female33%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income50%
Not low income50%
Special education10%
Not special education62%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students36%
Female50%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White37%
Low income27%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
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 Students29%
Female46%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White17%
Low income26%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education39%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female77%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income52%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students26%
Female31%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income22%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education30%
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 Students56%
Female67%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income54%
Not low income60%
Special education18%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female80%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income58%
Not low income70%
Special education18%
Not special education83%
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 45% 63%
Hispanic 37% 18%
Black 11% 5%
Two or more races 4% 5%
Asian 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 145%N/A40%
Special education 229%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 214%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 14N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 72%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Chad Golden

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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26500 Timberlane Way SE
Kent, WA 98042
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