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Kimball Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 497 students

 

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Posted February 2, 2012

My daughter went to this school for Kindergarten and had the lovely experience of Mrs. D as a teacher!! A wonderful teacher my daughter loved her, her class, and enjoyed all of the spirit events and more. I had been nervous as we all are at our kids starting at a public school but I was very very happy with this school and the passion that I saw in the staff, from the cafeteria lady, to the principal and classroom teacher. My only gripe was based on budget cuts more than the school which was the lack of a nurse on location...more of a government issue than a school issue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2011

The teachers at Kimball are horrible. Constantly, my little sister would come home and tell me how their teachers would use her as example and publicly humilate her in front of their classmates. She's been having trouble with her schoolwork but is too afraid to ask for help because of THAT. And then we get a letter was sent home asking for money/food donations to throw a party for the teachers. I'm all about giving thanks when it's due, but in this case, thanks is the last thing I'd give!


Posted April 24, 2010

This is a wonderful cultural mix of students and teachers--all helping to teach and learn about a lot more than subjects. It needs help.


Posted September 16, 2009

Amazing teachers, staff and the quality of education is wonderful. My daughter loves her school and enjoyed her first day as a first grader.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

Wonderful diversity and parent involvement. New emphasis this year on continuity and consistency. Creative, conscientious and caring teachers result in kids who love to go to school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2008

Great school, good diversity and teachers that really love what they do. Parents are warm and friendly. I would have loved it to go to a school like this.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2006

Great school, culturally diverse,high parent involvement, lots of music, technology,after-school clubs, good test scores, only down side is class size average=27, low staff turnover, 'open concept' meaning no walls between classrooms, all three classes of each grade are team-taught.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2006

Kimball is a warm, loving, friendly and fun environment. The PTSA is extremely involved which I think helps make this an absolutely fabulous school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2005

Kimball is a terrific school with a strong, supportive community, experienced dedicated teachers and high parent involvement. It is an 'open concept' school, which helps to nurture community and friendships. Kimball celebrates its racially and ethnically diverse school population and this diversity strengthens the learning atmosphere for all the students. Strong teachers, a strong principal, a strong parent-teacher association and sensible policies guarantee a safe and stimulating learning environment for students.
—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.

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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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

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

All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black60%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income64%
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English59%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female67%
Male68%
Black40%
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income60%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English41%
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 Students61%
Female53%
Male69%
Black23%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander68%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income48%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
Black69%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White100%
Low income75%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English45%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female68%
Male69%
Black46%
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income66%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English39%
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 Students65%
Female74%
Male59%
Black43%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income60%
Not low income77%
Special education23%
Not special education73%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female59%
Male63%
Black36%
Asian68%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income55%
Not low income77%
Special education23%
Not special education69%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female50%
Male63%
Black43%
Asian59%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income52%
Not low income73%
Special education15%
Not special education66%
Limited English15%
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
Asian 49% 7%
Black 21% 5%
White 19% 63%
Hispanic 10% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 163%N/A40%
Special education 213%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 238%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 15N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 69%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Anne Fitzpatrick

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3200 23 Av South
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 252-7280

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