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Kennydale Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 575 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 17, 2012

We love this school. PTA is wonderful. Teachers and students are kind and committed to their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2012

Excellent principal leader, high quality teachers, and a state of the art school facility welcome and nurture all students. Our richly diverse Kennydale children are supported by an active PTA, volunteers in core subjects and the arts, caring neighborhoods, and a school district community focused on successful teaching and learning for all students.


Posted May 6, 2012

I'm so very proud that my children go to Kennydale Elementary. The teachers really care, challenge students, and provide a great learning environment. Parent involvement is encouraged and there are great volunteer opportunities. I can't say enough about the principal and staff - they truly excel in their work. Since some of the last reviews have been written, the Kennydale Elementary school has been torn down and rebuilt, and another Renton Elementary school has been opened - alleviating overcrowding and providing a beautiful new school for our students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2012

Talented teachers, amazing staff, and gifted students all in one building. We're so blessed to have a school with such a strong PTA/school connection. The caring extended by the staff and teachers starts at the top with our amazing principal and extends all the way to our lunch lady who has her own Facebook fan page. Our amazing school is just one of the many reasons we love it here in Kennydale. Go Kodiaks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Great stuff and teachers, caring parents, challenging curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

My child was in 4th and 5th grade at Kennydale. He said that there were too many kids for the teacher to handle. The teacher often forgot his name. The advanced kids get left behind. It is average. If I could I would have pulled him out sooner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2006

I have 2 children attending Kennydale Elementary, going into 1st and 3rd grade. We moved into the district this spring from Seattle. Overall, we really like Kennydale. The teachers this year were top-notch. The kids were challenged appropriately, and individual needs were recognized and addressed accordingly. The atmosphere in the school and classrooms is respectful, cooperative, and kind- ultimately more important than any academics. Office staff, custodian, teachers all seem friendly and helpful. Both children were enthusiastic about lessons from the classroom, sharing frequently at home about what they were learning. The school population is economically and ethnically diverse, and that seems to be largely appreciated and celebrated. The PTA is active, organized, and open to new ideas, though lacking somewhat in fully diverse representation. Many parent volunteers in classrooms. Strong music, art (incorporated), and PE. There is no after-school program, but hopefully in new building, one will be started.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

My son is just finishing kindergarten at kennydale. His class was too big, 27 kids to one teacher. Fortunately, the teacher was great! She developed self esteem. I was impressed with the teaching of reading and math. There was a lot of parent involvement-in the PTA and volunteering in the classroom. I was concerned at the beginning of the year because the kids (kindergarten) weren't being supervised in the 10 minute window before school. I complained, and the problem was solved.
—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.

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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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
77%

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 64% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
46%
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 Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black73%
Asian89%
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income69%
Not low income89%
Special education65%
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black82%
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income78%
Not low income95%
Special education76%
Not special education91%
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 Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income59%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Low income80%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students74%
Female83%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income59%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
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 Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Black36%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income62%
Not low income89%
Special education39%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black64%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income56%
Not low income88%
Special education23%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female73%
Male71%
Black50%
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income49%
Not low income86%
Special education15%
Not special education77%
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 43% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 32% 9%
Hispanic 12% 16%
Black 10% 6%
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 38%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 17%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 66%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1700 NE 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
Phone: (425) 204-4700

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