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Olympic Elementary School

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  • I guess I feel lucky after reading these reviews. I have found the teachers...

  • I have had nothing but bad experiences since bringing my Girls to this school.

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Posted December 5, 2008
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I guess I feel lucky after reading these reviews. I have found the teachers and office staff very friendly and kind to my children. i agree about some of the principal comments and we have dealt with a teacher asst. And a teacher we didnt care for but that will happen anywhere. This school is a small neighborhood school and i think they get overlooked but my kids have been very happy, and i would recommened it to others.
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Posted July 27, 2008
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I have had nothing but bad experiences since bringing my Girls to this school. The teachers are Wonderful , but there Administrative Staff and other Staff are Rude and disrespectful to the parents, It makes me wonder what my children are being treated like. The principal is very Rude and lacks the ability to hold her own.
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Posted July 5, 2008
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We have had both good and bad experiences with this school. I do agree with some of the other reviews that the principal and some of the staff could make some improvements in the attitude. However, we have had some very wonderful kindergarten and first grade teachers. Thanks to the teachers, we are happy with the education our child has received. Still, we keep hoping for a replacement for the principal.
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Posted November 15, 2007
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I have had problems with communication with this school, and have been disappointed in the staff. They seem rude and non-caring to parents. I have been very open-minded, but only can do so for so long. I dread dropping my child off wondering if he is being treated as they treat me or other parents!
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Posted September 27, 2005
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This school has a lot of potential but since getting a new principal a few years ago it has gotten worse and worse. There are still a few great teachers but overall the staff quality is well below average. Communication between parents and staff is almost non-existant and strained when it does happen.
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Posted September 20, 2004
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I think Olympic Elementary is a wonderful school. All of the staff is very friendly, caring, and helpful. I'm greatful that my child attends there.
—Submitted by Stephanie Ferris, a parent

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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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%
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

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
29%
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 Students37%
Female37%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic13%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Low income32%
Not low income58%
Special education15%
Not special education44%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female48%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income47%
Not low income50%
Special education8%
Not special education59%
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 Students49%
Female33%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income44%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income58%
Not low income91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students57%
Female85%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income48%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
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%
Female55%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income45%
Not low income57%
Special education8%
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income61%
Not low income64%
Special education8%
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income63%
Not low income71%
Special education25%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 64%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Not provided 8% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 9%
Native American 3% 3%
Black 2% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 69%N/A42%
Special education 18%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 7%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 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 80%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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