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Albert Einstein Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 699 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 14, 2013

This school is a really nice school to go to! The place is pretty well-managed, the students are nice, the teachers are cool, the counselors are amazing, and the administration is great. I have a lot of fun here and I feel like I'm challenged but I also feel like the teachers actually want me to learn and succeed. Also, the music program is the best!


Posted September 7, 2012

Einstein is a wonderful place to be. The teachers care about the students and the work is challenging and well chosen. It's a very welcoming, positive, and open environment. Five out of Five stars!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2012

My kid is learning at an excellent rate, from excellent teachers. We are very happy with Einstein and the administration. Thank you Einstein!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2011

This school is okay, from the stand point of a student. The teachers could be better, and the REAL principal could actually takecare of things that happen. As an 8th grader a lot of things have happend and when i get in trouble they don't quite resolve it, they call your parents, give you detention and say your never alous to talk bout it again. And no matter what, they think your lying. The vice principal yells at you. And the security gaurd (who does not make me feel safe) mocks you. When they expel someone, they can let them come back apparently? Well, thats what einstein does. But other than the way they handle things they are totally set on making you achieve! But if you go there, you will cry at least twice. Good luck!


Posted September 28, 2010

My second son is at Einstein in 7th grade this year. At Einstein, kids are encouraged to do their best while having fun learning at the same time. The teachers are passionate about what they teach and work together as a team while caring about their students. The after school clubs seem to offer something for everyone. The students take pride in their sports program as well, and boast high turn outs for Cross Country, as well as Track. They have begun a sustainable garden and compost which the students take care of completely.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

Principle calls to give updates but if thre is a problem with students...it appears the security guards are the ones who call the parents and NOT the principle. Ive heard of incidents where vice principle and security guard grabs and yanks children by their arms to get them to go places...IF this is true....there is a HUGE lawsuit waiting to happen. NO teacher, security guard, or principle or vice princple should be allowed to touch any students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The kids are great, the teachers really care about their students, and I'm just really proud to be a parent of an 8th grader at Albert Einstein Middle School in Shoreline, Washington!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I love how Principal Clark calls the parents to keep them informed about current events happening at the school so the parents stay involved with their kids. I love being able to look up my childs classes and see how he is doing and comunication open with his teachers. Great kids, great programs for sports and tutoring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2009

Good school though the changes in the curriculum make it hard to take both a foreign language and band/orchestra/choir
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2009

I love this school!!! The lunch is great, the teachers are so nice!! Its so sad that I had to move...
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 29, 2009

I am very impressed with this school we just move from texas down here on shoreline, because of the changes in my job and this school is great we all love it especially homeroom teacher in 7th grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

Everytime I write a review they won't post on here so I think this website is run by the school district. Einstein is the worst school I have encountered. The teachers have low morale, the school district is broke, there is no school spirit, the parents are encouraged not to participate. We came from a great school to this badly managed school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2003

This is an excellent school overall. Above average opportunities for learning, considerate treatment of students, and a safe environment. The only criticism is that bullying is still a problem - which remains a problem at any school I have ever seen.
—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 59% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

340 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

355 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

354 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%
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 Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
Black41%
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income48%
Not low income78%
Special education23%
Not special education75%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black65%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income73%
Not low income91%
Special education40%
Not special education91%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
Black59%
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income78%
Not low income92%
Special education49%
Not special education92%
Limited English54%
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 Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
Black32%
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income45%
Not low income80%
Special education29%
Not special education74%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black64%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income67%
Not low income89%
Special education36%
Not special education87%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Black61%
Asian84%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income65%
Not low income88%
Special education32%
Not special education86%
Limited English26%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income100%
Not low income100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education100%

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
White 60% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 22% 9%
Hispanic 8% 16%
Black 7% 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 25%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 79%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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19343 3rd Ave N.W.
Shoreline, WA 98177
Phone: (206) 368-4730

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