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Van Asselt Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 547 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 27, 2011

this school year that just ended were my two youngest first time ever in public school. They had a hard time adjusting but they fell in love with the school. the principal and staff at this school were very supportive. My children came home everyday with something new to show or tell me. The teachers are excellent teachers who want to see their students succeed. I am glad I decided to let them attend this school and they are already talking about the upcoming school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2007

This school has surpassed all requirements and continously succeeds. The teachers and staff are dedicated to the students and Parents participations are tremendous.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%
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

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
21%
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 Students68%
Female79%
Male62%
Black58%
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Not low income100%
Special education31%
Not special education74%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female77%
Male54%
Black46%
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Not low income100%
Special education23%
Not special education69%
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 Students50%
Female55%
Male45%
Black23%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Not low income60%
Special education9%
Not special education57%
Limited English41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female80%
Male58%
Black36%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Not low income80%
Special education18%
Not special education78%
Limited English36%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female75%
Male50%
Black50%
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income59%
Not low income80%
Special education9%
Not special education72%
Limited English36%
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 Students68%
Female66%
Male71%
Black44%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female66%
Male82%
Black50%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English38%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female64%
Male77%
Black44%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income65%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English50%
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/Pacific Islander 56% 9%
Black 26% 6%
Hispanic 15% 16%
White 2% 64%
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 85%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 44%N/A8%
Source: 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 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 47%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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7201 Beacon Av South
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 252-7500

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