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Emerald Ridge High School

Public | 10-12 | 1601 students

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Posted June 27, 2007

Emerald Ridge is a very special place. I student taught at ERHS in 2006. The school has magic in its walls! The kids are colorful and friendly, the staff is fun and truly cares about kids, and the administration is simply world class in all its endeavors. They're supportive of teachers and parents, in addition to being forward-thinking about education. Walking the halls, there is definitely a different energy at ERHS. Kids are recognized for their achievements, and notable programs include Video Production/Technology, Choral Music, Theatre/Improv Group, AVID, and Leadership. It was ranked in Newsweek's Top 5% of Schools in 2007. One of the ER's goals is that each student is well known by an adult in the school, and it seems true. Emerald Ridge is a fabulous, cohesive unit. I would recommend this school for any child, and if you get an opportunity to work there, you're extremely lucky!
—Submitted by Sara S., a teacher


Posted February 19, 2005

Emerald Ridge High School is a top notch public high school. The teachers, counselor, nurse, secretaries and coaches have all exceeded my expectations in providing for the unique medical and educational needs of my daughter. For the past three years, these hardworking individuals have orchestrated a learning environment that has been sensitive to my daughters particular circumstances. It is amazing to me how every person we have come in contact with truly cares about doing what is necessary to help my daughter succeed. Their professionalism, dedication to their students and their level of mastery of their content area is amazing. These dedicated individuals have prepared my daughter to live her dream of attending a university next year. It would not have happened without the help of all of the people who cared enough to help my daughter succeed. We have been blessed by Emerald Ridge High School. Pam Murphy
—Submitted by Pam Murphy, a parent


Posted January 12, 2004

Excellent programs and opportunities for the students. Quality coaching staffs. Both of my son's scores on WASL, PSAT, and SATs are well above the norm. This is directly attributed to the teachers at ERHS.
—Submitted by Allen Brown, 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.

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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 42% in 2010.

488 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

459 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

549 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

457 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE 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

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black74%
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander94%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income88%
Not low income92%
Special education61%
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male89%
Black84%
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income85%
Not low income96%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE 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 27% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
16%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

431 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
64%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
15%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
42%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
7%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
16%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black39%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic65%
Multiracial73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income58%
Not low income73%
Special education57%
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students40%
Female30%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income36%
Not low income41%
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Geometry

All Students13%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low income10%
Special educationn/a
Not special education0%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a

Integrated Math 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/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
White 72% 64%
Black 12% 6%
Hispanic 8% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 9%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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12405 184th St East
Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 435-6300

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