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Margaret Mead Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 672 students

 

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Posted March 4, 2013

We have three of our children at Margaret Mead 3rd, 2nd, K and have had a very good experience so far. The teachers our children have are very engaged, the principal is visible and seems very involved. Our kids have made great progress academically. It being a public school there are issues with Christmas, Easter etc. but apart from that we have had a great experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

Yuck. We were at this school for five years before escaping to private school. One homework assignment in 2nd grade was "draw a picture of a feeling". ??? What a complete waste of time. My other student's 1st grade class had "alcohol awareness week", which seemed way over the top for a 1st-grader. They should have been teaching the 3Rs. Political correctness seemed more important than actual learning. Add to that that they wouldn't even say "Christmas" during December, it was like you had to pretend that Christmas wasn't a real holiday or actual word, and I got fed up and said "no more". When my kids started at a private school, even my 2nd grader noticed that big difference in academics and told me "Mom, we really didn't learn anything at Mead." The kids at Mead were swearing in the halls constantly, and were ill-mannered to each other. My kids didn' t like that atmosphere; they just wanted to be normal and civil and learn actual information. I do not recommend Mead. Just skip it and go to private school. It will be well worth!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2011

As a parent of Kindergartner, I have to say we've had nothing but a first rate experience. My son loves going to school and his reading and math skills have taken off - we're excited at his progress!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

Two of our children have attended this school. The past principal has been extremely difficult to work with for our special needs child. Initially, the school under her direction took over a year to complete an IEP for our child who had a diagnosis.The long-time principal refused to accept the diagnosis, and placed our child in a regular ed classroom repeatedly. It was a miserable experience and very traumatic for our child. She made statements in our child's presence that were detrimental our child's self esteem. Overall our children have had 4 very good teachers and 1 problematic teacher. There is a high level of parental involvement, which is delightful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2010

The school is good when the teachers and principal are good. It is also bad when good teachers leave. Too bad there is not better retention of good / great teachers over the long haul at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2006

I have had all three children attend Margaret Mead and have been pleased with the school and volunteers. I have had reservations about two of the teachers who are no longer there. That may tell you enough. I enjoy the staff and admire the principal for the outstanding job she has done. I only wish the kids who need extra help could get it. I don't believe the no kid left behind rule is working. This school tends to help more with the kids who are accelerated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2006

Mead is a very warm and positive place for children. It's academic standards/achievement is high. Parent participation is welcome and encouraged. Mead has many enrichment activities available, including PTSA run after school programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2004

Although it's an old school, Mead is a great school! I am in 9th grade right now, and I attended Mead from K-6th grade. It made my experience as an elementary student outstanding. Mead offers a Quest program for one-day or all-week. This program is for students who want challenging learning usually once a week to expand their curriculum. Mead also has a Boys and Girls Community Club onsite. It has a huge choir with well over 50 students (4th to 6th grade) and had a Lego Mindstorms Robot Club last fall (2003) for 4th-6th grade students run by high school seniors. Mead has awesome teachers. It has brand new playground equipment and state-of-the-art education. It has a yearly jamboree and is a fun yet productive place to learn!
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
63%
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 62% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%
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 Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income67%
Not low income87%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income75%
Not low income95%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
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 Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low incomen/a
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female83%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian87%
Asian/Pacific Islander87%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low incomen/a
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female94%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low incomen/a
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
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%
Female79%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low incomen/a
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander88%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low incomen/a
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low incomen/a
Not low income91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
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 Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income67%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income75%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
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 71% 63%
Asian 15% 7%
Hispanic 7% 18%
Two or more races 5% 5%
Black 1% 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 17%N/A40%
Special education 29%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%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 17N/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 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30
School end time
  • 3:00
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Sandy Klien

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
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  • Parents and community members are actively involved in providing support to classroom teachers, working with small groups of students, enriching learning opportunities through before/during/after school classes, and volunteering throughout the school. we welcome all parents and community members who are interested in volunteering to contact shawna rothaus, our school principal.
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