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Washington Middle School

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  • The bullying rate is so low and if a student or teacher witnesses it we...

  • They do so much with so little. The 6th graders are gradually introduced into...

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Posted April 18, 2011
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It is pathetic. Let me count the ways: 1- more focused on their social life then academic. 2-teachers are unaware o f what to do. 3- unecesary rules and disciplinary actions. and MANY more...

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Posted December 16, 2010
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The bullying rate is so low and if a student or teacher witnesses it we immiediately take action to stop it. The teachers really make an effort to get to know a student and make class fun. Students are really kind and helpful. Washington Middle School is, in my opinion, one of the best schools in Washington and I would recomend it to anyone.

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Posted April 25, 2010
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They do so much with so little. The 6th graders are gradually introduced into Middle School life. It is one of the toughest times in a kid's life.
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Posted May 11, 2009
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WMS is a great school. Its education thrives and the school also helps the environment because it's a green school! WMS provides after school activities and is well known throughout the area. It has been accepted by well known universities in its music education. Also it has nice teachers that may help you at any cost. If you don't know what to do then just ask a teacher. If you're going to think this would be a nice school, then this is probably the best one for you or your child.
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Posted January 8, 2009
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Washington Middle School is an excellent school! All the teachers are very helpful. I have learned a lot in my past years at this school. WMS is a safe learning eviorment and it provides many after school activities for students. This school is great. (:
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Posted January 8, 2009
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Washington Middle School is an excellent school! All the teachers are very helpful. I have learned a lot in my past years at this school. WMS is a safe learning eviorment and it provides many after school activities for students. This school is great. (:
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Posted August 27, 2008
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I am going into the eighth grade next year at Washington Middle School. The teachers are extraordinarily helpful and I excelled in every class. I love the school!
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Posted February 25, 2007
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This school is the worst my child has gone to. The teachers are not helpful at all. They do not help my child when she doesn't understand the problem. They tell her to figure it out herself when she doesn't get it. The music program is very excellent, but the rest of the extracurricular activites are lacking in quality. I really belive my child should switch to Tumwater district next fall.
—Submitted by Mrs. Shmit, a parent

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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 62% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

236 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%
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.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%
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 56% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
68%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income58%
Not low income85%
Special education20%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income76%
Not low income88%
Special education42%
Not special education89%
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 Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income57%
Not low income85%
Special education18%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income72%
Not low income91%
Special education35%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income76%
Not low income90%
Special education25%
Not special education92%
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 Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income50%
Not low income75%
Special education6%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income50%
Not low income83%
Special education24%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income67%
Not low income92%
Special education12%
Not special education93%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 75% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Hispanic 6% 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 16%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 2%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 20N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 84%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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