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South Whidbey Intermediate School

Public | PK-5 | 594 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 13, 2013

I have twins in K & a 2nd grader here. Over the last 2.5 years I will say there have a been a lot of changes. The staff has suffered through 2 schools merging as well as massive budget cuts and lay offs. Even though the district had to cut the formal art program the PTA has picked up tthe slack with their art docent program as well as the artist in residence program that gets local artists int he classroom. They have also made a huge effort to to increase physical education. They have had to get rid of morning recess but have extended lunch recess which now includes PE by grades one day a week were they play games & just keep moving. The staff has also been a big supporter of helping the kids make the school 'go green'. We do have an new principal this year & honestly he has been amazing so far. Not only does the staff like him, but the kids seem to really like and respect him too. Their leader in me program is also awesome. Not sure why the school rating is so low still as test stores have increased past many of the 7 & 8 schools in the area. I will say some extracurricular actives aren't cheap, the but I wouldn't want my kids going anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2012

I have a K and 2nd grader here, and one of the reasons for our relocation here was the quality of both the facilities and involved, smart, passionate teachers. I am constantly surprised and pleased at the level and content of the curriculum. We have a new Principal this year, so it is early to report on that, but I am delighted and secure as a parent that SWES is taking exceptional care of my children.
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Posted October 9, 2010

Even though we are down on enrollment and the budget is suffering greatly, the quality of education provided there is still OUTSTANDING!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2010

Even though we are a small community and with all the cut backs in our district, are kids still get a competative education and I would like that to continue.
—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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
83%

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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
50%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
26%
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 Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income39%
Not low income72%
Special education27%
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income58%
Not low income77%
Special education45%
Not special education78%
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 Students60%
Female59%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income27%
Not low income73%
Special education31%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female82%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income54%
Not low income79%
Special education31%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female75%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income50%
Not low income68%
Special education25%
Not special education71%
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 Students48%
Female56%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income44%
Not low income49%
Special education0%
Not special education55%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female70%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income60%
Not low income65%
Special education8%
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female63%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income56%
Not low income51%
Special education0%
Not special education60%
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 89% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 9%
Hispanic 3% 16%
Black 2% 6%
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 32%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 1%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 15N/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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5380 South Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
Phone: (360) 221-4600

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