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Silverdale Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 480 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 20, 2013

I was very disappointed with this school. The leadership does not establish adequate expectations from their staff. The staff is ill informed on programs/options offered by the district to meet the needs of their students. If you have a very typical easygoing student you may be satisfied with this school. However, many students assigned to this school request being transfered to other schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2012

Great kids, committed parents..but there is not enough information shared by the school/PTA leadership. Additionally, the extracurricular activities seem tailored to a small portion of the students. Also no recognition/programs for gifted students who have stayed at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2011

Great school, great teachers! Only drawback is they take all of the "gifted" and send them to Emerald Heights (probably why they have a 9 rating).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The staff is wonderful, their primary focus is the kids...not money for the school like so many other schools these days.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

My niece and nephew go there and love it!! They have lots of fun family activities and great teachers!!


Posted March 2, 2010

We love Silverdale Elementary for its great teachers, staff, and activities for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2006

Wonderful school! What impresses me the most is the focus on academics. Not only do teachers push each child to do their best, but this school offers multiple before and after school 'clubs' focused on bettering a child's academics,including a writing club, science club, math olympiads, destination imagination, art club, etc. So much to offer a child and to encourage them to enjoy learning!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2005

The school does a great job all around from what I have seen this year. Great support with all the staff. Look forward for 2005-2006 school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2005

This schools takes care of the average student. The child that excels or has a learning difference has no direction. Stall tactics were used to keep children at the same pace in the classroom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2003

We are new to the school this year in 4th grade! So far, I am impressed with the leadership and parent involvement. The students, staff and teacher enthusiasm is well above average for every program! 4th grade's Mrs. Zimny is the best!
—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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
32%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income50%
Not low income71%
Special education9%
Not special education76%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female84%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income48%
Not low income74%
Special education9%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income63%
Not low income85%
Special education47%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female90%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income63%
Not low income85%
Special education40%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students75%
Female87%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income63%
Not low income79%
Special education27%
Not special education90%
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%
Female56%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income54%
Not low income68%
Special education8%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female66%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income58%
Not low income77%
Special education8%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female71%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income54%
Not low income83%
Special education8%
Not special education86%
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 Students61%
Female54%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income56%
Not low income64%
Special education17%
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female76%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income76%
Not low income82%
Special education33%
Not special education88%
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 70% 64%
Not provided 13% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 9%
Hispanic 4% 16%
Black 1% 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 22%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/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 46%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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9100 Dickey Rd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: (360) 662-9400

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