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McKenny Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 382 students

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Posted March 23, 2007

McKenny is a wonderful school. The teachers are very caring and have been great influences in both my childern's lives. Parents are extremely involved and this year we have an outstanding PTO that has brought 'spirit' back to our school. The only aspect I would like to see improved is the teacher to child ratio (very high for most classes) and the math curriculum. McKenny could challenge our students with a better math program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2005

Quality of academis programs is good, availability of extracurricular activities and parent involvement is good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2004

We have two children at McKenny. We have been pleased by the quality of the teaching and caring that happens within the McKenny Community. We have been impressed by every one of the teachers our daughters have had. There is a new principal this year. She comes with great recommendations!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2004

We moved to Olympia and to McKenny in the Spring of last year. We had some initial worries as we were moving him from a private school environment to a public school. But, our son was quickly welcomed by his teacher and classmates. In no time he made many friends. McKenny offers a safe environment, and a challenging curriculum as well as many extracurricular activities--building the feeling of community. One of the many activities that we have taken advantage of is Orchestra. The teachers are wonderful, the staff is terrific, and the principal is one of the best we have ever had! We love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2004

An excellent pre-school - incredibly supportive of my daughter with special needs - even more so after she was diagnosed with cancer. We are very lucky to have her there. I have never met the principal so can't make any comments as to principal leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2003

What a wonderful school that my Daughter gets to be a part of.


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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
43%
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 Students74%
Female77%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income54%
Not low income86%
Special education39%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income60%
Not low income84%
Special education15%
Not special education90%
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 Students60%
Female67%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income35%
Not low income71%
Special education15%
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income45%
Not low income93%
Special education31%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income60%
Not low income86%
Special education23%
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 Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income44%
Not low income73%
Special education18%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income63%
Not low income83%
Special education18%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income50%
Not low income75%
Special education18%
Not special education79%
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 67% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 9%
Not provided 11% N/A
Hispanic 8% 16%
Black 1% 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 24%N/A42%
Special education 21%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 17N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 78%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3250 Morse Merryman Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 596-8400

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