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Bow Lake Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 639 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 18, 2011

I love the staff and very nice brand new building. My child has problems with reading and the reading intervention specialist has been very supportive and helpful.


Posted June 18, 2008

I really like how the staff handle the kids problems individually. The interesting thing is that they place their students according to their needs with teachers that they deserve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

Teachers who teach and care, Principals who think what's best for the kids, atmosphere of learning and creative thinking. Discipline determined on a case by case basis, with the best interest of the student. Individual teaching was well as classroom teaching displayed. Serious approach to WASL and regular school year. Very pleased with with faculty and their ASSISTANCE in teaching my son.
—Submitted by Mike, a parent


Posted July 29, 2006

Vice principal was great...Other principal not so good..Was not around very much.
—Submitted by MICHELE, a parent


Posted February 13, 2005

From being in this school for 6 years, i think the teachers are generous and funny, but they need to find more interesting ways to get students to learn. Some of the teachers spend time trying to be funny, and they're not explaining lesson quite well. They have low WASL and ITBS scores and I think they should try to be a better school, and put cameras everywhere for safety. why, just last week, we found the walls of the school painted with graffiti. Everywhere. They need to worry about their student's safety.
—Submitted by a student


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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
38%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
11%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
57%
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 Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Black54%
Asian72%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White42%
Low income42%
Not low income47%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female43%
Male31%
Black39%
Asian56%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White37%
Low income39%
Not low income29%
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English7%
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 Students32%
Female25%
Male41%
Black48%
Asian42%
Asian/Pacific Islander28%
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander0%
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not low income54%
Special education9%
Not special education35%
Limited English9%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female36%
Male39%
Black43%
Asian47%
Asian/Pacific Islander34%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander10%
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Not low income62%
Special education9%
Not special education41%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students43%
Female50%
Male34%
Black33%
Asian53%
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander60%
Whiten/a
Low income40%
Not low income62%
Special education18%
Not special education46%
Limited English28%
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%
Female65%
Male47%
Black62%
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income55%
Not low income69%
Special education22%
Not special education67%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female50%
Male47%
Black46%
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income43%
Not low income71%
Special education22%
Not special education56%
Limited English9%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female52%
Male53%
Black54%
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income48%
Not low income71%
Special education17%
Not special education62%
Limited English9%
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%
Female55%
Male62%
Black45%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander40%
White72%
Low income52%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English35%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male55%
Black50%
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander50%
White72%
Low income57%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English25%
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
Hispanic 31% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 24% 9%
Black 21% 6%
White 18% 64%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 33%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 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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18237 42nd Ave South
SeaTac, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 433-2336

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