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Grant Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 415 students
“Grant is a place where students, families and community are warmly welcomed”
 
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Posted June 7, 2013
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Grant is a school where education is valued! The staff work hard and the parent involvement is great. It is a unique school, true to the culture of the neighborhood.
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Posted August 13, 2012
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Bad....School is not in a good neighborhood...KIds are rude and are allowed to get out of hand. There were many fights and kids regularly curse at the teachers and have no respect for authority. Teachers are afraid to stand up and kids learn well below their grade level...they are not challenged and parents rarely get involved. So glad I took my kids out of that school.
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Posted March 28, 2011
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Excellent school!!! (The admin can be rude or look disinterested) but the atmosphere is very warm and happy like an elementary school should be. The teachers? They seem to cater to the exact need of each child individually, and they genuinely care about their students and their success. (I have seen this not just with my child, but all her classmates as well!) I have never had a bad experience here, the teachers are superb! Truly, tremendous environment.
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Posted February 10, 2011
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Grant is an excellent school! The teachers are awesome and I simply have never had a bad experience working with any of the staff. My daughter loves the school, loves her teachers, and loves going to school every day!
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Posted March 4, 2009
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Grant is a great place to have your children! Great teachers, afterschool sports available, homework center, choir, Drummers and Dancers club. The principal works well with parents, students, and staff. Mentoring program too.
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Posted April 29, 2008
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Tremendous school! Teachers are the BEST!
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Posted August 28, 2005
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Great school- admn dedicated to student acheivement, teachers caring and qualified. Safe and studious.
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Posted August 19, 2005
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Grant has a positive and challenging program. The staff is well trained and keeps updated constantly on new academic material and ideas. The PE, music and art programs are a big plus. Outside mentoring program for at risk youth and very good parent involvement.
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Posted January 27, 2004
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I see a lack of parent involvement. Lack of communication. Not enough superpervision. Principal doesn't seem to follow up on parents concerns. I have been lucky with the teachers, Ms.Byrne is the best!
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Posted January 2, 2004
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Great school - teachers do a great job working with students
—Submitted by Jon Sonesen, a former student

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Posted September 9, 2003
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I think the teachers do a great job. I beleive more parent envolment is needed, after all the children are our responisiblity. The teachers are not there to raise them for us. We want results, let's get in there and help it happen.
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Lack of communication in the office. Lack of supervision on the playground. Teachers have the attitude of working for the money, not the children.

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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
34%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
17%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
66%
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

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Female29%
Male45%
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White48%
Low income34%
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Not special education35%
Limited Englishn/a
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Reading

All Students36%
Female42%
Male30%
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Low income34%
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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 Students53%
Female47%
Male57%
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Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special education25%
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female58%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
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Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income51%
Not low incomen/a
Special education33%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students30%
Female37%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
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Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income29%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education37%
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 Students48%
Female62%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income42%
Not low incomen/a
Special education18%
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female59%
Male44%
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Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special education27%
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female59%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income51%
Not low incomen/a
Special education36%
Not special education64%
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%
Female47%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education52%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income53%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
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 61% 63%
Black 11% 5%
Two or more races 8% 5%
Asian 7% 7%
Hispanic 7% 18%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 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 183%N/A40%
Special education 217%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 28%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 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 81%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Gardening teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Reading specialist(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
Clubs
  • Gardening
  • Math club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Gardening
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School basics

School start time
  • 9:00 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 4:15 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mary Francis Weber
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • https://www.facebook.com/pages/TEAM-Gran
Is there an application process?
  • No

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • STEM
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Mathematics
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
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Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Sculpture
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
  • Math club
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  • Grant Elementary has an active parent group, TEAM Grant. This is a great way to be involved in your child's education and be connected to what is going on at the school. T.E.A.M. Grant - "Together Everyone Achieves More!" The Grant Elementary Parent and Teacher Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the school library. There is FREE childcare available.
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