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Sierra Heights Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 608 students

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Posted December 13, 2005

Fabulous school! Great principal in Nancy Davis! Love the Reading tutoring programs in First grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2005

We have been impressed with the leadership, staff and academics of this school. They are truely interested in the welfare and education of our young people.
—Submitted by Theresa Brummitt, a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

I have been very impressed with our principal's leadership at Sierra Heights. The communication comes home regularly, to keep parents in the loop. There are also good tips for parents on encouraging reading and key factors for success. I have been happy with the teachers at Sierra Heights, and the parents are very involved. There are many PTSA events for families to participate in, like Family Reading Nights, Bingo Night, Science Night, Math Night, the Carnival, and more.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%
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

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
67%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
39%
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 Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income52%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female83%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White85%
Low income52%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English31%
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 Students65%
Female55%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income55%
Not low income75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female76%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income71%
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students59%
Female66%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income45%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
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 Students66%
Female67%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income49%
Not low income83%
Special education20%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female78%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income60%
Not low income87%
Special education30%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income56%
Not low income84%
Special education50%
Not special education72%
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 38% 64%
Hispanic 31% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 21% 9%
Black 9% 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 44%N/A42%
Special education 7%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 26%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 67%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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9901 132nd Ave SE
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: (425) 204-4650

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