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White Center Heights Elementary

Public | PK-6 | 569 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 28, 2013

Be very careful if your child or a family member attends this school! My granddaughter unfortunately attends school here. She is special needs and has reported being touched by a boy at school - teacher & principal have told her that she is lying! She has NEVER disliked a school before this! Worst experience in her young 7 year life.


Posted January 13, 2010

Our school is suffering from the lack of leadership. Principal is more interested in being involved with the community than he is in being a strong leader of the school. District needs to stop enabling poor behavior/performance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2009

Terrible! Has gone downhill in the last two years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2009

Suffering leadership, the previous principal was very involved in all activities and classrooms. Not so anymore. Nice teachers, but not teaching to my sons capabilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2007

I was quite surprised to find how friendly and helpful the staff at White Center Heights. My son is doing quite well in school and his teacher is absolutely nice. The diversity is great too and I couldn't be happier. They have a Playground Monitor to make sure your kids are safe and vigilant to any strangers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2007

I absolutely love WCH. My son has had a wonderful time going to this school, as I have also. The new facility is great and the teachers are very active in engaging with parents. White Center Heights is truly a gem. It's cultural diversity is something that is hard to find. All differences are valued with this staff which is also multi ethnic. I love WCH and even though I have now moved to Everett, a 35 minute to 1 hour drive depending on traffic, I still take my son to school there everyday. The principle is wonderful and he makes himself very involved and easy to access. However, he will be changing schools next school year. I only wish that we could have another one as great as him.
—Submitted by crystal, a parent


Posted April 26, 2007

My children both are attending White Center Heights first is in 2nd grade and the second is in 3rd grade. They love their school and they also have jointed the Boys and Girls Club after school just on the north side of the school. I was at first worried a lot about their learning at the school because of the high percent of mixed races children there. Now, I could see the kids are making a lot of improvment but the test scores compared to other school are low. I would to see more teaching or help in reading and math for all of children to be sucessful during test time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2003

I currently have 2 children at White Center Heights. Both are involved in extracurricular activities, and are excited to tell me about their day. Having watched my kids grow in self confidence and self esteem is such a joy, and I know the teachers at this school have a big hand in this. I am very happy with my children attending this school.
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
36%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
36%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
18%

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

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students44%
Female43%
Male44%
Black50%
Asian64%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income44%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female32%
Male35%
Black43%
Asian41%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education35%
Limited English25%
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%
Female36%
Male36%
Black35%
Asian44%
Asian/Pacific Islander45%
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education42%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female55%
Male33%
Black47%
Asian44%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special education15%
Not special education45%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students40%
Female48%
Male35%
Black41%
Asian40%
Asian/Pacific Islander48%
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education47%
Limited English18%
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 Students43%
Female38%
Male52%
Black27%
Asian54%
Asian/Pacific Islander52%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited English29%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students35%
Female38%
Male30%
Black27%
Asian42%
Asian/Pacific Islander41%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income27%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female27%
Male30%
Black18%
Asian29%
Asian/Pacific Islander26%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education32%
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 Students45%
Female42%
Male48%
Black21%
Asian53%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income45%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education51%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female39%
Male39%
Black14%
Asian43%
Asian/Pacific Islander41%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income40%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education44%
Limited English17%
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 37% 9%
Hispanic 29% 16%
Black 17% 6%
White 13% 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 83%N/A42%
Special education 18%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 37%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 51%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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11427 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98168
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Phone: (206) 433-2437

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