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Sunrise Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 539 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 16, 2012

The outdoor supervision by staff is poor at best. There have been incidents of bullying that go unpunished because there is not enough staff around to watch all the students outside. Kids in the morning walk to the playground around the outside of the building that is NEVER staffed and creates a very dangerous scenario for the security of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2012

Sunrise has an unbelievable principal who has created an excellent community. The staff is committed and very talented. The PTA is active and parents really care. My children love going to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Great staff. Great teachers. Kids really learn here! 'Preparing students for the future.'
—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.

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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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

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 59% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
85%

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 64% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
71%
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 Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income59%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female91%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income70%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English50%
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 Students62%
Female68%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income54%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income75%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income50%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English30%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income67%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income76%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian72%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income58%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
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 Students82%
Female77%
Male87%
Black50%
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income73%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black67%
Asian94%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income83%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
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

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 41% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 34% 9%
Not provided 12% N/A
Black 6% 6%
Hispanic 6% 16%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 19%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 59%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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22300 132nd Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042
Phone: (253) 373-7630

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