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Hay Elementary School

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Dedicated teachers, involved parents, attention to detail and striving for excellence make this one of the best elementary schools in the state.
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John Hay is an incredible neighborhood school. Academic excellence, great teachers and staff and a caring and involved community. Who could ask for more?
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The teachers and staff are so personable and dedicated. They make both students and parents feel appreciated. Our kids are getting the very best education.
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Great neighborhood school, with very involved community. Good teachers and constantly improving education system
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Great teachers, excellent academic results, and a wonderful group of committed parents and community that supports our school.
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Great teacing and administrative staff. There is very active parent participation.
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I love John Hay because it includes community and global education, connecting our kids the world in a positive way.
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I love John Hay Elementary because the teachers, administration, parents and kids all work together to make it a great place to learn. I am so happy that my children go to a school where everyone cares about them and they are a genuine part of the community.
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We have been at John Hay for 2 years. The teachers, staff and parent involvement makes me proud to be a part of this community.
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The teachers, administration, parents and community have established a great place to learn for our children.
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John Hay has great teachers and tons of parent involvement. The result of which is a great school that produces kids that are well grounded in the fundamentals.
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They really care about our kids and help them learn in so many ways!
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Great atmosphere for learning. Amazing parent involvement. Fun place to volunteer.

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I love the way the faculty and staff show their enthusiasm for all they do!
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I love John Hay for what it has done for my daughter. I love the fact that she loves to learn because of the teachers and her wonderful fellow classmates!
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Hay has great teachers, leadership and parent support. The school has an environment where all kids have an opportunity to be successful!
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Great teachers, leaders and involved parents! My daughter loves it!
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I have watched my children literally blossom at John Hay Elementary!
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Super caring and friendly staff, fantastic teachers and a VERY involved parent community make Hay an environmnet in which kids thrive socially and academically. We are so lucky to have this school in our neighborhood. Our son just loves going to Kindergarten there.
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What a great combination of strong academics, supportive teachers, and an exceptional community of parents and families!
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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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
60%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income73%
Not low income93%
Special education80%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income73%
Not low income96%
Special education100%
Not special education92%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income46%
Not low income89%
Special education73%
Not special education84%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income69%
Not low income94%
Special education91%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income77%
Not low income92%
Special education100%
Not special education88%
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 Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Not low income94%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low incomen/a
Not low income97%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low incomen/a
Not low income97%
Special education91%
Not special education99%
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 76% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Hispanic 6% 16%
Black 4% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 10%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%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 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 55%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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