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Salem Woods Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 450 students

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Posted January 15, 2006

I couldn't say enough good things about Salem Woods Elementary. The teachers and staff are warm and inviting. They truly care about each and every child. My daughter entered kindergarten as a shy and reserved child. Thanks to some wonderful teachers up at Salem Woods Elementary, my daughter blossomed before our very eyes. They gave her the courage and the self-confidence to get up on a stage and perform without being asked in the school talent show for the past two years. She has written and read a Martin Luther King Jr. day speech in front of the entire student body. She also served on the ASB. These are things she would never have done if it hadn't been for those wonderful teachers. Her years up at Salem Woods Elementary have been invaluable to me.
—Submitted by Lore Dahlstrom, a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

My daughter now goes to this school. We really researched, and compared between Public and Private school. We found a lot of parental involvement, great teacher communication, and challenging homework with the Public school. So far we have been extremely pleased with Salem Woods. My daughter loves school, but at the same time thinks its hard work.
—Submitted by Sonya, 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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
78%

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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
30%
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 Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income40%
Not low income56%
Special education25%
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income67%
Not low income70%
Special education33%
Not special education77%
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 Students56%
Female51%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income44%
Not low income60%
Special education13%
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income44%
Not low income79%
Special education31%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students58%
Female68%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income50%
Not low income60%
Special education19%
Not special education68%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income50%
Not low income77%
Special education36%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female90%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income70%
Not low income82%
Special education36%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income80%
Not low income75%
Special education64%
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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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 84% 64%
Hispanic 6% 16%
Black 2% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 54%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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12802 Wagner Rd
Monroe, WA 98272
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Phone: (360) 794-3027

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