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Tillicum Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 300 students
 

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  • What a great school!. My daughter started Kindergarden at Tillicum Elementary...

  • My daughter has gone to Tillicum since she was in Kindergarden and she loves it.

  • Both of my children go to Tillicum, in the third and fifth grades. For the...

  • I have had nothing but wonderful experiences in dealing with the staff and...

  • Tillicum is a beaitiful Elementary. The school spirit and parent involvement...

 

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Posted May 16, 2011
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What a great school!. My daughter started Kindergarden at Tillicum Elementary and she wakes up with a smile on her face! The Principal Mr. Jensen, is tops, Mrs. Jones has my daughter reading with feelings! , counting everthing is sight. The office staff makes us feel like one happy family! Best decision! GO TILLICUM TIGERS!!!
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Posted April 18, 2007
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My daughter has gone to Tillicum since she was in Kindergarden and she loves it. I have never had any problems with the staff. They are very helpful and concerned about the students and the futures they could have. I believe the best Principal in the District is at this school. He is great with the kids and the staff. And o how funny he can be. This is a great school, and I am glad that my daughter feels comfortable there.
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Posted March 28, 2007
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Both of my children go to Tillicum, in the third and fifth grades. For the last three years or so, I have been impressed with the school and have nothing but good to say about them. My fifth grader has gone here since kindergarten, and this school has come a long way. Not saying this school is perfect, because I can't, but I can always resolve an issue when it does arrive. Both of my children are doing well, and although my fifth grader struggles sometimes, her teacher and I work closely together with her to help her with her work.
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Posted September 29, 2006
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I have had nothing but wonderful experiences in dealing with the staff and teachers at the school. My daughter has grown tremendously and learned many skills.
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Tillicum is a beaitiful Elementary. The school spirit and parent involvement shines right through. I miss the days my children went, but now they go to Woodbrook Middle School which is also a beautiful and shining school.
—Submitted by Timothy Johnson, a parent

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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
37%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students75%
Female67%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income75%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income67%
Not low incomen/a
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 Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students37%
Female48%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education43%
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 Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Low income46%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female53%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students27%
Female26%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income27%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education37%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 33% 64%
Hispanic 24% 16%
Black 13% 6%
Not provided 13% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 9%
Native American 6% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 15%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 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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