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Frederickson Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 595 students
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Posted October 11, 2011
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This is a great school! I am active in PTA and as a volunteer at the school. The staff is top-notch and my child is thriving. I am so happy to have my child at Frederickson.
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Posted August 22, 2011
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The school is brand new (2 yrs), but being brand new I expected a lot more. The school building itself, offices, library, and classrooms are beautiful, clean, bright, and state of the art. However most of the office staff, and teachers I had contact with left a lot to be desired. My child was brand new to the school last year and had a very disappointing experience. I know we couldn't have been the only new family to the school but found the communication and organization relating to not only the day to day classroom activities but also the scheduled "events" to be terribly lacking. My child had a substitute teacher what seemed like once a week without any explanation as to why, and when the regular teacher was in class it was obvious it was only for the paycheck. Coming from another scool and district the academics seemed to be somewhat lacking as well. Hoping that the next school year will be better with a new teacher, if not I will be moving my child.
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Posted May 21, 2011
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This is a new school (only two years old), but we have been impressed with the level of organization and professionalism among the staff. Our kindergartner loves her teacher, and we feel she is getting a good education there.
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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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
14%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%
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 Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income44%
Not low income72%
Special education9%
Not special education66%
Limited English33%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income36%
Not low income69%
Special education0%
Not special education62%
Limited English42%
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 Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income60%
Not low income61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income68%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students54%
Female68%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income51%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
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 Students63%
Female65%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income45%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income52%
Not low income69%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female78%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income62%
Not low income69%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English40%
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 Students58%
Female69%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income55%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female72%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income64%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
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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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 61% 64%
Hispanic 16% 16%
Black 12% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 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 44%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 6%N/A8%
Source: 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 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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