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Camas Prairie Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 586 students

 

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Posted January 28, 2013

My son is a first grader here this year. His teacher is amazing, his SE staff is amazing. He has grown so much this semester, and I am very excited about it. They have a team work ethic, and as a parent it is very helpful with multiple teachers. I am involved every step of the way and the communication is outstanding. If your a parent that is not involved in your childs education then you may have a problem with this school, and every other public school for that matter. This school takes the students scores from their "standarized testing" very seriously and works to make sure the children understand the "common core standards". *Bonus* The YMCA has before & after care here, and the staff is super!!! They are caring, and actively involved with the kids. They help with homework and always have different daily activities. They also provide a ton of feedback and have wonderful communication.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2009

Camas Prairie is a very good school, the teachers are involved and care about student learning. I have had two children that have attended. My daughter has since graduated and is now at Cedar Crest with a 3.8 GPA. My son is now attending Camas Prairie and he loves the learning environment; in addition they have a program for gifted students that enables them to travel and learn in another environment once per week. He is also involved in Orchestra twice a week, there are not many schools that offer such a well-rounded learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2005

Not for the intelligent child--most students here are not tolerant of above-average children. They are unkind and hurtful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2005

I have found Camas Prairie to be a very good school for our family. I say family to include the parents. The staff is there for your family no matter the situation. We hav been here for 2 years now and have seen our school in action for numerous situations. Mr. Mckenzie is always available and takes your family needs seriously. Will do his best to make it a positive outcome. If your child needs extra help in a subject. They are there to help you with a wealth of resouces. I can go on and on. we are a big school, but I have never felt insignicant. We also have a citecounsel made up of parents, Staff and students(when needed) I am involved in this and love to see the results of my school in action to make Camas Prairie a place where EVERYONE is welcomed!
—Submitted by Tricia Ewert, 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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
45%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
16%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
68%
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 Students75%
Female75%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Low income74%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income76%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
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 Students58%
Female48%
Male70%
Black47%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income50%
Not low income67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female69%
Male68%
Black63%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income56%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Black53%
Asian91%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income48%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
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 Students57%
Female44%
Male70%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income49%
Not low income68%
Special education8%
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female52%
Male72%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income58%
Not low income68%
Special education31%
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female56%
Male83%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income61%
Not low income82%
Special education23%
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 Students60%
Female51%
Male66%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income49%
Not low income72%
Special education17%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female77%
Male59%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income65%
Not low income68%
Special education17%
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

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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 46% 63%
Black 21% 5%
Hispanic 20% 18%
Asian 7% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Two or more races 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 134%N/A40%
Special education 213%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 20%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 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 65%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sean McKenzie

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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320 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 683-7400

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