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Badger Mountain Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 677 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted January 3, 2013

We have had 1 child go through the school and 1 currently in Badger. The school Administrators, Secretaries, and Teachers are awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2011

The teachers, staff and principal at this school are outstanding. I've had two children attend this elementary school and we are very thankful to have such a wonderful school in our neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

Wonderful school spirit. Extremely dedicated teachers & great parents who take the time to help their children excell.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2010

Very pleased with the school and teachers. There are great interventions for the students and access to the teachers and administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2010

We are very pleased with Badger Mountain Elementary. The teachers are top-notch and really care about their students. New principal in 2008. She is outstanding!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2009

We think Badger Mountain Elementary is great. My kids have had fantastic teachers who tailor their teaching to the individual strengths and challenges of each student. The principal is very involved with school events and is also accessible if you have a question or problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2009

Best principal in the school district. Strong parent involvement. Emphasis on reading. Many extracurricular activities such as Spanish enrichment, Chess Club, Destination Imagination, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

The principal allowed bullying and there was absolutely no discipline. There was no parent participation to speak of. We transferred to a private school in the middle of the year in order to get a good education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2006

Wonderful teachers, and a great curriculum. Reading is a huge emphasis! Excellent WASL scores from 2005. Orchestra, choir, and steel drum band, Destination Imagination, Chess Club.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2005

Great school overall. Class size's could be smaller. School security could be improved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2005

My children were new to Badger Mountain Elementary School this year. They really enjoyed their teacher and all the activities planned at the school. The parent/pto involvement is wonderful at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%
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

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
35%
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 Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income84%
Not low income92%
Special education60%
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female95%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income68%
Not low income93%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
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 Students70%
Female75%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income56%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female93%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income78%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female91%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income63%
Not low income72%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income41%
Not low income69%
Special education21%
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income66%
Not low income79%
Special education29%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income52%
Not low income80%
Special education43%
Not special education78%
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 76% 63%
Hispanic 13% 18%
Asian 5% 7%
Two or more races 3% 5%
Black 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 126%N/A40%
Special education 210%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%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 18N/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 77%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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1515 Elementary St
Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 628-2700

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