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Cottonwood Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 387 students

 

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Posted September 16, 2007

My oldest son has attended Cottonwood since kindergarten. All of his teachers have been wonderful. My son has excelled in Reading and Math. He loves school. I am a parent that is very involved so I have seen, first hand, how wonderful the principal, office staff and teachers are. My youngest child is 4 and he has a speech delay so he sees the speech therapist, Rose Flynn. She is the best! My son has made excellent progress with her and we look forward to him attending kindergarten at Cottonwood next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2004

Wonderful school! My child attended for several years and enjoyed every minute.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2003

This School is one of the best schools all my teachers were very nice andd Caring they made me get through all the years I was there. They have awesome students, staff, and activities that I everyone should enjoy. I am really going to miss this school while I'm gone.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
14%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
62%
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 Students58%
Female56%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income47%
Not low income63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income40%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
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 Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income38%
Not low income50%
Special education25%
Not special education52%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income67%
Not low income72%
Special education44%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students30%
Female36%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Low income33%
Not low income28%
Special education6%
Not special education39%
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 Students64%
Female74%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income43%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female70%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income50%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female78%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income50%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
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 Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income55%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income68%
Not low income80%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 63%
Two or more races 22% 5%
Hispanic 10% 18%
Asian 8% 7%
Black 4% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 125%N/A40%
Special education 217%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 13N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 57%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Paul Nash

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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Silverdale, WA 98383
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