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Chambers Prairie Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 597 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted October 28, 2012

Update to my review: "This is our 3rd year at Chambers Prairie..." I wanted to update after reading the last review. Since my last review, my son was diagnosed with disabilities (ADHD, ODD, & epilepsy). The school as a whole has made every accomodation for him and us. Not every teacher is equipped to deal with disabilities so it takes a lot of communication between parent & staff. We also dealt with bulling on and off of school premises. When I approached his teacher and principal about it, they took immediate action and it stopped. They continue to work hard to make sure every child can learn to the best of their abilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2012

My son went there and was in 4th grade. We had moved here from another state and saw the 2 reviews on here and heard that it is a great school. It's not great for kids with disabilities for sure. My son is autistic and had been being bullied by 3 kids. We didn't know for the 2 weeks it was happening. We were the last to know and I don't think the teacher even liked my son. The principal knew as well and didn't let us know either. I recommend for parents that have kids autistic or have any other disability to find a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2011

I My daughter went to this school from when it first opened. She loved it there and loved all the staff. Great 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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
19%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%
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 Students63%
Female68%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income45%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female68%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income64%
Not low income58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
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 Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income46%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income69%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students62%
Female79%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income54%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
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 Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income36%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income57%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students45%
Female47%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income32%
Not low income58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
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 Students66%
Female72%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income59%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female69%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income52%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
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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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 56% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 9%
Black 12% 6%
Hispanic 12% 16%
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 47%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/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 81%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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6501 Virginia St SE
Lacey, WA 98513
Phone: (360) 412-4413

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