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Little Mountain Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 638 students

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Posted November 27, 2007

I would recommend this school to anyone in the area, I see so many other parents driving their kids to other schools not in the district due to the reputation of those schools from past experiences and this school is worth sticking with!
—Submitted by Andrya Corral, a parent


Posted May 27, 2005

All of my 3 children have attended LME, with one beginning 2nd grade next year. I have nothing but the highest praise for the teachers and staff of LME, particularly the principal and a few select teachers, whom I credit for changing my kids' attitudes toward school and helping them become the great kids they are now. All of my kids have absolutely loved their time at LME, and each one has bonded with at least one teacher that paid them special attention and made them feel like a superstar. While I am not happy that the computers the students have access to in the library are all Apple computers, the classrooms in LME do have PCs available for kids to work on. I would recommend LME to anyone considering moving to Mount Vernon, and encourage you to go speak directly to the principal, who will make you feel welcome and respected.
—Submitted by Andrew Simpson, 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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
46%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
52%
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

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
24%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

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

All Students55%
Female44%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income50%
Not low income71%
Special education50%
Not special education56%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female65%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income65%
Not low income88%
Special education40%
Not special education74%
Limited English42%
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 Students43%
Female28%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income30%
Not low income85%
Special education9%
Not special education49%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income64%
Not low income85%
Special education27%
Not special education76%
Limited English37%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students47%
Female48%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income38%
Not low income75%
Special education64%
Not special education44%
Limited English19%
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%
Female48%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income51%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female55%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income56%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English42%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income44%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
Limited English25%
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%
Female58%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income51%
Not low income65%
Special education18%
Not special education59%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female65%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income59%
Not low income65%
Special education9%
Not special education66%
Limited English33%
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
Hispanic 58% 16%
White 35% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 9%
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 71%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 34%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 58%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1514 South Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone: (360) 428-6125

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