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Grand Mound Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 491 students

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Posted August 3, 2008

The staff at this school is always helpful, professional, and excited about kids! They are excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2008

I have been heavily involved in this school for 3 years now. I have loved this school and the teachers. In this small community they take the time to know their students and really care about how well they do. I have also had the opportunity to work closely with the office and the principal and have had nothing but good experiences. The office staff is friendly, and the principal is very involved in all that goes on in the school. I do not believe him to be arrogent. He appears to me to be the type that gives as much as he gets. He works hard for the school. I believe parent involvement is crucial in having a positive experience at any school, without that it is really hard to have a true feeling for what goes on daily. There are many parent volunteers who make a daily difference.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2006

I feel this would be a much better school with a different principal. All of the staff are amazing. They are well educated, patient and have helped my child greatly. The principal leaves so much to be desired. His temperment, arrogance and attitude are extremely unbecoming of anyone working in his profession.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2005

My daughter just started attending this school 2005 she is in the 5th grade. Mr. Mulcahy class. He is fantastic, the school is small give the children great opportunity for enriched learning. Exposing them to hands on computer learning. I felft my daughter was very safe at this school. The office staff, I give them an A++ for all their efforts. I appreciate all the things this school has taught my daughter and I value the wonderful education she has received.
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Posted September 7, 2003

The teachers in this school really care about the kids. They take the time to know who all the kids are in the school, not just the ones that are in their classroom. All students feel included and important in this school. The students have access to the latest technology thanks to a Gates Grant.
—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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

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 59% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income62%
Not low income79%
Special education50%
Not special education72%
Limited English44%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income72%
Not low income83%
Special education67%
Not special education79%
Limited English56%
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%
Female61%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income51%
Not low income65%
Special education21%
Not special education64%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income67%
Not low income76%
Special education53%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students59%
Female73%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income56%
Not low income63%
Special education32%
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 Students67%
Female75%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income57%
Not low income79%
Special education41%
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income77%
Not low income78%
Special education55%
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income59%
Not low income74%
Special education48%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 64%
Hispanic 15% 16%
Native American 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Black 2% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 56%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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7710 James Rd SW
Rochester, WA 98579
Phone: (360) 273-5512

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