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Warren Hunt Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 656 students

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Posted February 23, 2011

I am very happy to send my daughter to Hunt . My experience with the teachers and Administration have been positive. I have had excellent communication with her teachers, often through email, and always receive a response. I like the district's emphasis on College as just being a part of the plan and a given. I am excited for my daughter to have the same class for 2nd grade as 1st to make the transition smooth and her experience positive. This foundation can make or break a student's educational experience and these bricks have been solid. My only wish (and this may be for all schools) Is that the PTA had a bit more "T" involvement. I don't see staff at PTA events.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2010

Hunt Elementary was a great school for our two boys, who went from KG through 6th Grade. Great, caring teachers and many opportunities for parent volunteers, great PTSA. Had a lot of admin. changes in the past, but a great Administration there now. They well prepared our boys for Jr High.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2006

I have 4 children,in grades 1st thru 5th who have attended Hunt.Our Family has chosen Hunt Elamentary as our choice School,becouse of the quality of education and the closeness of the teachers,students and parents in this school.Their music program is great.In addition 2 of my children are receiving speical education and they have grown tremendously.I voluneer as much as I can,and really enjoy the repore I share w/my childrens teachers and educaters.Hunt Elementary is a great school for our chrildren to grow up in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2005

The music program is great. Some teachers are overfocused on worksheets and tests, instead of hands-on learning. Art is not emphasized after first grade. Gifted students need help being challenged more here. Staff is friendly and helpful. Parent involvement is not high (2-3 parents per classroom usually).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2005

The staff and prinicple at Hunt Elementary school are professional, caring, and have a heart for the kids they teach. My daughter has felt welcome for the moment she walked into the school. Her teacher immediately recognized her highly capable intellect and suggested testing her for the high capable program. The parents in the school are incredibly active which affords the kids many opportunities. We love Hunt!
—Submitted by Cathy Meenan, a parent


Posted February 22, 2004

This school has gone down hill! I think the teachers and staff they have currently brought into this school are only there to recieve their weekly paychecks. Also, there are too many students per teachers. The importance of teaching our children has been thrown out the window, and it shows when we have some of the lowest WASL scores in our area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

The Kindergarten teachers are wonderful. The information that these children learn from reading to math far exceeds anything I ever learned at this age. I have been extremely impressed with this school so far and its teaching staff.
—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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
78%

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 64% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
33%
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 62% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%
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 Students67%
Female62%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income62%
Not low income71%
Special education36%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income59%
Not low income81%
Special education36%
Not special education78%
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 Students61%
Female53%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income48%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female78%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income76%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students57%
Female69%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income51%
Not low income65%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
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 Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income68%
Not low income81%
Special education29%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income78%
Not low income94%
Special education64%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income73%
Not low income91%
Special education36%
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 Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income67%
Not low income81%
Special education17%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income67%
Not low income82%
Special education17%
Not special education84%
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 69% 64%
Black 14% 6%
Hispanic 9% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 9%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 71%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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12801 144th St East
Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 841-8690

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