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Komachin Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 697 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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Posted March 20, 2013

it was the worst 2 years of my life. they treated me and my family like hell. the teachers and staff are inexperienced and would care less about you. my mother was forced to leave the school grounds because she defended me while i was sick in the health room. please do me a favor and take your children else where. also, put me behind in test scores by not teaching and using youtube to teach the class 70% of the time. i have struggled especially in math all through high school... parents stay on top of the new math curriculum because they expect you to know all of it to tutor your child daily.


Posted October 15, 2011

My second child is now at Komachin. I really like the school and although things have had to change recently due to budget cuts, my daughter is still getting a good education. I really feel like the teachers care about the students and love the school where they teach. The teachers are very accessible to both parents and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2011

Words cannot express how much I dislike this school. My child was tormented daily at this school and the staff could not have cared less. Every time I drive by the school I cringe and am just thankful my kid survived and got out of Komachin. "Horrible" does not describe it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2010

I have had two children go through Komachin. I have always been pleased with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

I love Komachin! I am currently a 7th grader and I love the way the school is set up with the houses. I recomend house three I think it has the best teachers. The staff is so friendly and everyone in my house is like a family you feel very welcome at Komachin.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2006

My daughter went to Komachin Middle School for 7&8 grade. I think Komachin is a good school and has great teachers. I really like the Family Access Web site they provide where you can check your childs grades and any missed assignments.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2004

Komachin is a great school. The teachers, staff and students are very friendly and welcoming. If you want your child to go to a school with great teachers, friendly students and exceptional standards, Komachin middle school is the place for you. There is a lot of diversity and they have a great music program.
—Submitted by renee, a former student


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 59% in 2012.

391 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

381 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%
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 56% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

366 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
63%
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 Students53%
Female61%
Male47%
Black47%
Asian59%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander31%
White56%
Low income46%
Not low income59%
Special education14%
Not special education59%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Black63%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander46%
White70%
Low income60%
Not low income75%
Special education29%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female88%
Male67%
Black77%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander54%
White75%
Low income66%
Not low income83%
Special education43%
Not special education81%
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 Students61%
Female64%
Male59%
Black50%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income48%
Not low income69%
Special education13%
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female78%
Male65%
Black50%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income61%
Not low income77%
Special education37%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black69%
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income74%
Not low income85%
Special education53%
Not special education84%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial88%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Low income96%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 59% 64%
Black 13% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Hispanic 11% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 82%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3650 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503
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Phone: (360) 412-4740

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