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Emerson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 375 students

 

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Posted August 19, 2012

It's amazing what passes for education in the south end. I wouldn't send my dog back to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

I think that this school needs total reconstruction on the inside. The district needs to have quality schools and staff across the board. I blame the school district for letting this school fail. The office staff is great but there is poor leadership at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

Parent involvement is low and communication is poor. This year has been disappointing. Academic curriculum has not been challenging for at level or above level students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2005

This will be my child's second year at Emerson Elementary. I am satisfied with the schools academic programs and teachers. However, I feel there needs to be more safety procedures put in place especially for young children when it comes to walking the halls unmonitored.
—Submitted by 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.

About these ratings

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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
8%
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 Students26%
Female27%
Male24%
Black14%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income22%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education27%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female65%
Male29%
Black48%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
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 Students39%
Female45%
Male33%
Black38%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education44%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female75%
Male54%
Black52%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Not low incomen/a
Special education60%
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students34%
Female45%
Male25%
Black29%
Asian40%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income35%
Not low incomen/a
Special education10%
Not special education41%
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 Students23%
Female20%
Male24%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income16%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education32%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female38%
Male28%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income26%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education41%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students34%
Female40%
Male31%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education45%
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
Black 53% 5%
Asian 27% 7%
Hispanic 12% 18%
White 6% 63%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 183%N/A40%
Special education 217%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 224%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 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 8N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 65%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Marion Vinson

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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9709 60 Av South
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 252-7100

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