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Madrona Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 590 students

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Posted June 5, 2012

I attended the parent teacher student conference with Ms. Coots and requested follow up on the student's progress. We have NOT heard from the school or Ms. Coots. Our student did discuss the field trip experiences with us and said how much he enjoyed then.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2011

My son went to Kindergarten here and will not be going back. The teacher was extremely rude and mean to the students, and if you meet with her, given lots of attitude and made to feel like it doesn't matter what you think. I literally could not believe this from a kindergarten teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2010

Staff at Moadrona really care about the kids here, and it shows in the extra time and effort teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff put into community events and extra-curricular programs. You can also see it in the staff's interactions with students; they take the time to listen and provide the help students need. In spite of a lot of challenges (esp. econmics and language differences) student achievement continues to improve, even though there is still a lot of work to be done. I applaud the staff at Madrona for their compassion and commitment to the success of every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2007

I think this is one of the worst schools around. my child will not be attending there next year. They seem to be more concerned with there dress code than anything else. It seems that they do not believe really in parent involvement. I have called the school eight times in the last three days and the vice principal is always unavailable and has still not called me back. They do not seem to put student safety as a high priority at all.
—Submitted by hayley, a parent


Posted March 24, 2007

Staff gives parents the feeling that it doesn't matter what they think. They also don't involve themselves with the children. There's absolutely no bully policy no matter what the district says. They either tell the children to 'work it out' or they just sweep their problems under the rug. They also teach the children to 'think of how the bully feels' instead of dealing with the problem children. The quality of academics are very low. Most nights I have to teach my children what they should have learned in school. I asked my oldest child 'How do you divide?' She takes out a calculator and starts here division, when asked how she would do it without a calculator, I get a blank stare. This student gets all straight A's. The music class is run by the most unorganized individual I've ever met. There is a handful of great teachers here however.
—Submitted by Jim, a parent


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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
53%

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 59% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
36%

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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
26%
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

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
34%
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 Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Not low income82%
Special education30%
Not special education65%
Limited English39%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female32%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low income50%
Special education0%
Not special education46%
Limited English16%
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 Students30%
Female32%
Male27%
Black12%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not low incomen/a
Special education11%
Not special education35%
Limited English14%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female55%
Male22%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income39%
Not low incomen/a
Special education11%
Not special education49%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students32%
Female49%
Male11%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education42%
Limited English19%
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 Students44%
Female53%
Male36%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income44%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education55%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Female45%
Male27%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income34%
Not low incomen/a
Special education7%
Not special education42%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female33%
Male24%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income28%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education36%
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 Students53%
Female66%
Male42%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Not low income33%
Special education0%
Not special education68%
Limited English28%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female66%
Male42%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Not low income40%
Special education12%
Not special education65%
Limited English20%
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
Hispanic 55% 16%
Black 18% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
White 8% 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 93%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 48%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 9N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 57%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3030 South 204th St
SeaTac, WA 98198
Phone: (206) 433-2478

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