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Housel Middle School

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Posted November 21, 2009

I love being in school. I especially love the teachers. . . they're all so awesome and nice. I'm proud to be a part of this amazing school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 24, 2009

The Administration care about themselves than the kids. They need new leadership,


Posted August 27, 2007

Prosser Middle School help the kids be winers and help them in what they need.
—Submitted by Raquel Suarez, a student


Posted May 8, 2006

Notification of student progress is slow or non existant. Progress reports arrive 2 weeks late and emails are seldom answered. Each teacher seems to have their own agenda and parents/guardians will do well to just go with the flow and not ask any questions. There is no parent/teacher conference; just a parent/student conference held under the direction of a teacher who barely knows the student's name and can answer no question about the student. Doing the best for the student does not happen. I speak from experience; I have a student doing excellent in the school in spite of the lack of co-operation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2006

Housel Middle School in Prosser, Washington is a very nice school. There are two (2) gyms and the school is not crowded nor any of the classes where I have observed excessivly large. Parent involvment is sadly lacking. A typical school board meeting has one (1) parent. A WASL information meeting had two (2) parents. The school mentions 'Parent Involvment' but the parent/teacher conference is led by the student and the teacher present doesn't have the student for any classes so cannot answer any questions. I have a Special Education student and the communication about her and her progress are non-existant. Her IEP meeting was even held without notifing me! Housel has a school bulletin and after 10 months I discovered it and had to ask for a copy. The principal is wonderful and this could be a great school if more parents would pay attention.
—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 62% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
51%

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 59% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

215 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
53%
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 Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income44%
Not low income67%
Special education9%
Not special education55%
Limited English25%
Migrant36%

Reading

All Students68%
Female72%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income60%
Not low income89%
Special education32%
Not special education73%
Limited English39%
Migrant53%
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 Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income39%
Not low income83%
Special education28%
Not special education58%
Limited English8%
Migrant37%

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income54%
Not low income85%
Special education32%
Not special education70%
Limited English8%
Migrant47%

Writing

All Students55%
Female63%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income45%
Not low income73%
Special education0%
Not special education62%
Limited English4%
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 Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income54%
Not low income81%
Special education5%
Not special education70%
Limited English11%
Migrant38%

Reading

All Students67%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income58%
Not low income80%
Special education14%
Not special education72%
Limited English17%
Migrant50%

Science

All Students60%
Female61%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income47%
Not low income80%
Special education5%
Not special education65%
Limited English6%
Migrant29%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income92%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
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 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 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
Hispanic 53% 18%
White 43% 63%
Two or more races 2% 5%
Asian 1% 7%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 164%N/A40%
Special education 211%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 213%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 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 11N/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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Deanna Flores

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2001 Highland Dr
Prosser, WA 99350
Phone: (509) 786-1732

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