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Melvin G Syre Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 482 students

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Posted March 29, 2011

This is a good school. my only contention is that there is a clear advantage for the kids whose parents are highly involved, and this seems a little unfair to me as a parent. If you want your child to excel academically and socially be prepared to be a super volunteer. another small complaint is that there are a fair amount of teachers whose kids are also students, and this just increases the tight-knit community. but the quality of the education is very good and there are some outstanding teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

With our child in second grade, I feel my review can finally be of some use to others. So far, we have had extraordinary teachers who are so dedicated that it is an inspiration. The classroom order is tremendous, and the students are motivated to work for themselves, their peers and the teacher in a very healthy way. As noted, parent involvement is very high, which creates great group cohesion. I am looking forward to the rest of our school experience as a part of a community that wants all kids to do well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I went there for three years as a child, and loved it there. And now my son gets to go. :D I love how they really work with the children there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2008

This has proven to be a pretty decent school. Teachers are good and the parents are very, very involved. Regarding a previous post: There is a new principal now, and he is very hands-on and focused on the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2005

Beginning in Kindergarten, children are instructed in computer skills, music and P.E. weekly. These classes are taught by specialists in the field. In the primary grades the children learn how to put together a PowerPoint presentation and later work on laptops. This is a wonderful school in a close-knit community of two-parent homes. Most families have one parent at home at least part time. Parent voluntarism at the school is almost to the point of ridiculous! I'm a former teacher and the amount of parent hovering and involvement would have driven me crazy as a teacher. However, it makes for a stable group of kids, for the most part. The school hosts a district program for severely emotionally disturbed children on campus, called the Brite Program. These kids are mainstreamed in classrooms and on the playground, with additional supervision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2005

Great school, especially for primary elementary education. Very strong in reading. Community support is huge here. PTA is very strong, lots of volunteers. Principal tends to side with staff instead of parents.
—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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%
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

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
53%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

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

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low incomen/a
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low incomen/a
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
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 Students76%
Female87%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income50%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income71%
Not low income85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female80%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income50%
Not low income75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income42%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income58%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian80%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income75%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low incomen/a
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female77%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low incomen/a
Not low income87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Not provided 7% N/A
Black 3% 6%
Hispanic 2% 16%
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 14%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 14N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 15N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 73%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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19545 12th Ave N.W.
Shoreline, WA 98177
Phone: (206) 368-4165

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