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Martha Lake Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 588 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 20, 2013

Some teachers at MLE are very good but there are at least two that just phone it in at best. Lots of broken promises. It must be nice to have tenure and collect a paycheck for nothing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2012

Mrs. Smith, is a wonderful teacher! She cares about all of her students being successful and makes the classroom a place of camaraderie and respect. My son loves having her for his teacher! And he has learned so much this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2011

All the teachers are different. And every one makes school very fun. I've never not wanted to go to school for as long as I've attended Martha Lake Elementary. The other students also have a lot of personality. There was never one boring day. I don't think the classes are too big. My last class had 31 students and we all became friends. We could also learn while having fun. Honestly, this is the best school I have ever attended.


Posted September 14, 2010

Great School -- Great Teachers -- including the exceptional teachers who lead Music, PE, and Librarian/Computers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2010

I agree with the report on class size, my third grader has 27 kids in class, and I think that's way too big. We do love our teachers at this school, but the parking lot and having no busing makes drop off and pick up a huge hassle for parents and kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

I just got the report on class size, and disagree about there being 18 students per class. There are 25 students in my sons class, and I think that's way to big. Especially for kids just learning to read.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2007

This school is overall a good school for my son. He likes his teacher, and the staff, and is learning well. The only things I think could be better are the class size is way too big. He has 25 kids in his class. And the parking lot is a nightmare for dropping off and picking up kids. It's way too small for the size of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

My son is excelling in all of his subjects. He loves his teachers and knows everyone at the school and they all know and love him. Im not quite sure what music and sports programs the school provides. My son is only in first grade. There is an excellent PTA and fundraisers often. This is a school that is loved.
—Submitted by Sheila R., a parent


Posted August 2, 2005

We've had a child in Martha Lake elementary for the past seven years. The staff, from principal to maintenance, are highly dedicated and hard working. There are many extracurricular activities available including several sports, music and social events. The school itself is very clean, well-maintained and quite attractive. The library offers computers with internet access. Parent involvement includes many active, enthusiastic and devoted volunteers. We love Martha Lake Elementary and will mourn when we no longer have a child attending there. We've intentionally stayed in the same apartment so we could stay at Martha Lake Elementary even though we're not completely content with our apartment complex. It's a great school and any child would be lucky to be a student there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2005

It was a great elementary school kids going there.
—Submitted by 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 65% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
55%

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

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%
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 Students65%
Female56%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income51%
Not low income75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income66%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English40%
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 Students64%
Female59%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income57%
Not low income69%
Special education24%
Not special education72%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female67%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income57%
Not low income78%
Special education41%
Not special education74%
Limited English29%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students74%
Female81%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income64%
Not low income82%
Special education53%
Not special education78%
Limited English53%
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 Students55%
Female47%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income49%
Not low income60%
Special education25%
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income67%
Not low income65%
Special education50%
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students45%
Female40%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asian48%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income33%
Not low income56%
Special education25%
Not special education49%
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%
Female64%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income58%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female77%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income61%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English18%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 49% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 29% 9%
Not provided 11% N/A
Hispanic 9% 16%
Black 2% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 16%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/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 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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17500 Larch Way
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Phone: (425) 670-7766

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