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Benson Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 537 students

 

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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 65% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
85%

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 59% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
45%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black83%
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income68%
Not low income86%
Special education23%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Black61%
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income62%
Not low income79%
Special education15%
Not special education79%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Black50%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income51%
Not low income90%
Special education29%
Not special education82%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Black79%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income70%
Not low income94%
Special education64%
Not special education87%
Limited English73%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students61%
Female68%
Male53%
Black57%
Asian61%
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income54%
Not low income67%
Special education43%
Not special education65%
Limited English36%
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 Students55%
Female58%
Male53%
Black64%
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income48%
Not low income68%
Special education0%
Not special education68%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female70%
Male76%
Black77%
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income67%
Not low income83%
Special education41%
Not special education80%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female62%
Male46%
Black59%
Asian53%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income47%
Not low income65%
Special education6%
Not special education64%
Limited English9%
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 38% 63%
Asian 27% 7%
Black 21% 5%
Hispanic 13% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 151%N/A40%
Special education 213%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 220%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 16N/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 72%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Rex Krebs

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Renton, WA 98058
Phone: (425) 204-3300

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