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Maya Angelou Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 872 students

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Posted June 5, 2008

We have attended Maya for two years. My daughter has had Mrs. Marone for her teacher. This school has been GREAT and Mrs. Marone is FANTASTIC! Last year the principal had issues - but this year the new principal is GREAT! The entire staff has a new great attitude and the school is doing great! The teachers do have way too much on their plate - and how they find time to actually 'teach' is beyond me. But they do and do it in great fashion. This school has a poor score- but it is based on the stupid WASL. That test should be burned - so rest assured that this school is FAR greater than the great schools rating shows!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
70%

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

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

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

All Students57%
Female60%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income43%
Not low income70%
Special education12%
Not special education64%
Limited English28%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female72%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income55%
Not low income74%
Special education18%
Not special education72%
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 Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income44%
Not low income68%
Special education29%
Not special education59%
Limited English29%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income58%
Not low income79%
Special education29%
Not special education73%
Limited English41%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female69%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income46%
Not low income62%
Special education21%
Not special education58%
Limited English47%
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 Students54%
Female57%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian58%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income41%
Not low income70%
Special education5%
Not special education62%
Limited English12%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female70%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income56%
Not low income76%
Special education26%
Not special education71%
Limited English12%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female58%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian58%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income41%
Not low income78%
Special education22%
Not special education63%
Limited English20%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 64%
Hispanic 39% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 9%
Black 2% 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 46%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 20%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 39%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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6001 Rd 84
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 543-6748

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