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Springbrook Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 467 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

spring brook is a horrible school that neither has the resources nor desire to want to improve it's poor education. Springbrooke is a magnet school for behaviorally challenged students and the school is unable to control the student behaviors in a safe and effective way. This schools idea of academic education is to memorize old MSP tests and focus only on reading and math. science, writing, and social studies are all but ignored or become honorable mentions through out the academic year. The PTA is weak and so extra curricular activities are not available and students who are smart and need a challenge are left in the dust as teachers scramble to help the lowest achievers meet standard. If you care for your child's well-being and education you will not let them be placed in this school. my recommendation is that the district shut it down. and fire all of it's staff immediately. This review was brought to you by a current parent of spring brook.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2009

We are now on our 5th year and 2nd student in this school and I couldn't ask for a better place for my kids to go. We are foster parents and the children we get are usually not doing very well in school. I have appreciated how everyone from their teachers to the school counselor on up to the principal cares how my child is doing. Some of this maybe due to being pro-active. We have set up the communication lines with the staff both here and on into the middle school that have served us well. I really, really appreciate how ready the staff is to help us help our child or children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

We are in our 2nd year at this school and are about to request a transfer out. I am getting no co-operation for a student that is struggling. No progress reports, we receive failing grades without any time to make them up or any suggestions on how to help the student. I have a very bright but unmotivated student and the teacher does not seem to care enough to help him succeed. We have heard similar stories from other parents and have complained to the administration who just shake their heads and say it is not a new issue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2005

Bad concept of open rooms, very messy and unorganized. Need to have the rooms closed off so students and teachers can pay attention to teaching. Only school in the district that still has open concept that does not work. Needs more male teachers for the boys especially out on the playground.
—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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
42%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
11%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
53%
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 Students47%
Female54%
Male42%
Black47%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income40%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female58%
Male39%
Black40%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income40%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English19%
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 Students34%
Female35%
Male34%
Black27%
Asian29%
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income31%
Not low income47%
Special educationn/a
Not special education37%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female50%
Male37%
Black46%
Asian43%
Asian/Pacific Islander42%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income38%
Not low income53%
Special educationn/a
Not special education44%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students24%
Female42%
Male12%
Black36%
Asian24%
Asian/Pacific Islander21%
Hispanic12%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income23%
Not low income27%
Special educationn/a
Not special education25%
Limited English4%
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 Students43%
Female43%
Male43%
Black27%
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income37%
Not low income61%
Special education10%
Not special education49%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female43%
Male46%
Black46%
Asian61%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income37%
Not low income67%
Special education0%
Not special education53%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students27%
Female27%
Male27%
Black27%
Asian39%
Asian/Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income25%
Not low income33%
Special education0%
Not special education32%
Limited English0%
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%
Female55%
Male58%
Black31%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income46%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English33%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black46%
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income50%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
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

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
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 9%
White 26% 64%
Black 20% 6%
Hispanic 18% 16%
Not provided 9% N/A
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 71%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 34%N/A8%
Source: 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 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 52%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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20035 100th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031
Phone: (253) 373-7485

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