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Showalter Middle School

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Posted August 27, 2012
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This school is one of the worst schools my child has ever attended! As the parent of a special needs child I am as involved as possible in my child's education, the staff and administration at this school not only avoid communication efforts made to facilitate the child's progress, their lack of concern in regards to bullying is atrocious! There are a few good teachers, but their efforts are far out-weighed by the other negative aspects of this school. While I understand that most children in middle school are expected to be self reliant in a lot of aspects, when dealing with a special needs child some of those expectations are not possible, and this school district and school are not equipped to deal with situations outside of the complaisant child. Getting help in terms of academic progress with this school is next to impossible. If you are concerned about your child's education, special needs or not, avoid this entire district!
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Posted March 1, 2012
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This is the best school ever the teachers are nice and great and everyone helps each other so much....but so sad i need to move suddenly so i really miss this school and staff of this school.....the most thing i miss is my friends......this is the best school ever love this school.....:)

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Posted May 1, 2010
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I Love this school they help me alot and there are alot of friends i have there buut unfortunatly i moved buut i would do anytjhing to go bck its the best school ever !!!! i love it the kids there are so nice 2009-2010
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Posted April 9, 2009
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Showalter Middle School is the weakest of the the three schools in the district. WASL scores for students over the last 5 to 10 years show that children are failing from over 50% to 82% in reading, writing,, math and science. The school is in step 3, heading to step 4 for AYP. Parents should exercise caution when sending thier children to this school. Some of the teachers (very few) are supportive and try to help students; however, most appear to take an approach that children must teach themselves and some do with help outside of the school. The attitude of admistrators at the school is also negative towards parent involvement and is lacking in communicating to the community.
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Posted February 10, 2009
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I love this school my son has been going here for the last three years in for all these years he been a honor student, I feel the staff is great. This will be my choice school for my now fourth grader to attened for middle school.
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Posted June 21, 2007
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I agree that I am disappointed with how the staff communicates with parents. The teachers do not communicate with parents until the last minute, and they are concerned more with giving out 'infractions and detentions', instead of helping students with their work. I think that the teachers want kids that they dont need to teach rather than spend the time to teach the ones that need it.
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Posted April 25, 2005
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I'm pleased with the teachers at Showalter. They show great concern for my son and they're willing to help him outside of class. Their core support group has been very good for my son as well.
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Posted April 2, 2005
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Show Walter is an exteme disappointment. It seems that the teachers are more concerned if a child steps out the cafeteria door at lunch, rather than being concerned in how well they are actuallly doing in class. They also seem to be more subs than actual teachers. I also agree that there advanced classes are limited. This may work with parents and staff who do not want to produce upstanding children in society, but for myself and my child I expect more from my tax dollars!
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Posted January 13, 2005
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This is a wonderful school. The diversity of the student population coupled with the dedication of the staff make for a superb educational experience.
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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 62% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%
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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
48%
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 56% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
41%
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 Students37%
Female34%
Male40%
Black20%
Asian55%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White30%
Low income30%
Not low income62%
Special education12%
Not special education40%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female63%
Male45%
Black41%
Asian63%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income46%
Not low income77%
Special education41%
Not special education55%
Limited English12%
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 Students36%
Female37%
Male35%
Black17%
Asian48%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander27%
White44%
Low income30%
Not low income54%
Special education15%
Not special education38%
Limited English5%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female57%
Male41%
Black28%
Asian53%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander46%
White54%
Low income41%
Not low income71%
Special education10%
Not special education54%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students50%
Female67%
Male34%
Black40%
Asian53%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander27%
White63%
Low income42%
Not low income75%
Special education5%
Not special education56%
Limited English14%
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 Students27%
Female23%
Male32%
Black7%
Asian41%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic12%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income20%
Not low income52%
Special education6%
Not special education29%
Limited English6%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female42%
Male42%
Black27%
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income35%
Not low income67%
Special education30%
Not special education43%
Limited English2%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female43%
Male44%
Black24%
Asian48%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income36%
Not low income69%
Special education24%
Not special education45%
Limited English4%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Students91%
Female87%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income88%
Not low income95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students96%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Not low income100%
Not special education96%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 26% 9%
White 25% 64%
Hispanic 24% 16%
Black 21% 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 70%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%N/A8%
Source: 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 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 71%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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