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George T. Daniel Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 426 students

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Posted October 17, 2012

My husband and I both volunteer at this school on a regular basis. The more we are there, the more we dislike the school atmosphere. The way the staff talk and interact with the kids is borderline inappropiate and degrading. They care more about writing a kid up for bad behavior then taking the time to find out what is causing the behavior in the first place. There is not enough supervision at recess, my husband volunteered and was the only adult on the playground. The school forgot to send anyone out to supervise the first graders!!! I was there a couple weeks ago during lunch and one of the lunch supervisors started yelling at the kids to be quiet with a red face like a drill sargent and this was the military. The kids were not even being loud just normal talking volume. Then she made them all put their foreheads on the table and sit quietly, next thing you know she was telling them to clean up and throw their lunches in the garbage so they didn't even get to finish eating. She wasted all of their lunch time by being a drill sargent and then had the gall to repremind them for being bad??? Can't wait to get my child out of this school and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2011

I am a former employee of the Kent school District, having worked at Daniel Elementary, I know that the leadership , and staff are committed to excellence. Next year my daughter will be in kindergarten and i will submit a request for her to go to Daniel as we are in a different school's boundaries. I know the principal and staff well, and I have confidence in their abilities and dedication to student success.


Posted February 2, 2007

I think that Daniel Elementary is a great school. I am pleased that my child has the opportunity to learn in a melting pot of cultures. Daniel also offers great exposure to music, art and other extracurricular activities. The teachers in this school are very caring and from the individual attention my child has received from her teachers I am confident that the teachers in this school have the children's futures in mind. WASL preparations are a high priority, which I appreciate. Parent involvement at Daniel could be more, but I take that as a strike against parents, not the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

Daniel Elementary is a great school! the staff is caring and helpful and my kids did well here. I also met with their family advocate who was able to assist me with many needs.. including school supplies for my children and information about other assistance in the community. for the new kids there is also the welcome room and my kids felt great about the school and their new teachers by the time they were put into a class. I will stay in the Daniel area as long as my kids attend elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2005

Too many non english speaking students so my kids were kind of pushed to the back. When asking for supplies we had to give 2 to 3 times as much for those that didn't want to bring any. And parent invovlment, ya right. The teachers were great. They did what they could. My kids said they liked them. But I moved becouse of this school.
—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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
56%
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

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
36%

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female65%
Male62%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income60%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English38%
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 Students40%
Female41%
Male40%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Low income33%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education44%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female45%
Male36%
Black37%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income35%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education45%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female59%
Male48%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income52%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited English29%
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 Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income45%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female62%
Male43%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income45%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English8%
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 Students52%
Female56%
Male50%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income44%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female85%
Male47%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income54%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English23%
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 29% 64%
Hispanic 21% 16%
Black 19% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 9%
Not provided 15% 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 77%N/A42%
Special education 18%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 30%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 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 62%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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11310 SE 248th St
Kent, WA 98031
Phone: (253) 373-7615

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