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Whittier Elementary School

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whittier elementary is a wonderful school it has excellent teachers great academic programs they really do care adout our kids learning........
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This is a friendly, caring, productive school. The principal is data-driven but very approachable and willing to work with parents, teachers, and students to make it the best school possible. Most of the staff works many extra hours every day, making sure that students have the same opportunities as every other school.
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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 65% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
31%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
43%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
35%
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 Students23%
Female14%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income20%
Not low incomen/a
Special education7%
Not special education25%
Limited English18%
Migrant20%

Reading

All Students20%
Female22%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income21%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education23%
Limited English8%
Migrant10%
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 Students25%
Female21%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income23%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education29%
Limited English20%
Migrant24%

Reading

All Students43%
Female43%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Not low incomen/a
Special education14%
Not special education47%
Limited English26%
Migrant41%

Writing

All Students39%
Female47%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Not low incomen/a
Special education14%
Not special education42%
Limited English27%
Migrant47%
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 Students48%
Female41%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Not low incomen/a
Special education7%
Not special education55%
Limited English25%
Migrant27%

Reading

All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Not low incomen/a
Special education7%
Not special education66%
Limited English36%
Migrant47%

Science

All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education63%
Limited English34%
Migrant27%
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 70% 18%
White 29% 63%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Asian 0% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 194%N/A40%
Special education 213%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 269%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 10N/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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  • Valerie Aragon

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