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Otis Orchards Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 343 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 19, 2011

I am so impressed with the principal and the staff. Ms. Savall knows every child's name and has extremely high behavioral and academic expectations for all students. She works well with the community and has rallied their sujpport. All but one fifth grade teacher works hard to see that all students succeed. The PTSA is involved and reasonalbe with their requests and activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2011

My daughter is thriving at this school like she has at no other. She is special needs and has always been made to feel welcome. I love her teachers and the princapl.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2011

I am disappointed that this school. Bullying has been a problem not only for my child but for his friends as well, however the need for staff to be politically correct is more important than our children. They also offer no help for advanced students and place them in classes with poorly performing students to bring up the class scores so teachers don't get in trouble. Children only receive time with the teacher if they are behind. It is a nice school and the class sizes are good but I have been very disappointed in the quality and the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2009

I feel this school is ill equip to handle children with disabilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2008

Otis is an awesome school! The teachers show compassion and embrace the community.
—Submitted by 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.

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
37%
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 Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income72%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income74%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
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 Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income65%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female84%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income65%
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students66%
Female74%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income58%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
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 Students74%
Female69%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income66%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female59%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income52%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female52%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income55%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
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 90% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 9%
Hispanic 3% 16%
Native American 3% 3%
Black 2% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A42%
Special education 22%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 1%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 13N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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22000 East Wellesley Ave
Otis Orchards, WA 99027
Phone: (509) 924-9823

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