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Garry Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 645 students
 

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Posted January 4, 2010
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I went to garry middle school for 2 years. it was one of the greatest times of my liffe! Yeah I was a trouble maker but i got the punishment i deserved and i started getting straight A's when i was in all advanced classes and i love MRS.Gunning, she is the greatest Music teacher ever! She taught Orchestra and choir! I also love Mrs purtell, she is the best Math teacher ever!
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Posted May 13, 2009
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I love garry middle school its a wonderful school i love going there everyday
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Posted February 14, 2009
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Garry Middle School is not as bad as they say, nor as good as it could be. Of course the students love Ms. Miller she is the art teacher and has her own rules and is not a part of the overall school function. Garry has a smaller student population, which make it easierfor some children to leave the comfort of grade school. And yet the students still do get the respect and understanding they need to move forward in school. The office staff has more understanding for students then the admin staff and a few of the teachers. Garry could be one of the better schools if leadership was in place.
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Posted February 13, 2009
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i think the school would be a great school if the administators were more expierenced...or had more consistant punishment.When i go there it feels like every student has a different set of rules. and it is really unfair other than them its a good school.Alot of the teachers are great like ms miller... and mr rose they are the best teachers ever. but if there was a different principal it would be way better
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Posted May 23, 2008
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Garry middle school is a great school to send your kid to. Sure people might say that garry is a bad school but that is just there opinnion. Every school has there flaws. There are really great teachers that teach at garry. Like mrs miller she is such an awesome teacher she gets along with about everyone. Another great teacher is mr. smith he is our school counselor. But Garry is a great school and kids here are not trouble makers, and not bad influences to other kids so send your kid to Garry.......
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Posted March 6, 2008
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I love garry middle school so much. Im a student there and I have to say.... its awsome!you are only going to get in trouble if you hang out with the wrong crowd.the teachers there are so cool and super nice like kate hucshke she is the best teacher ever! honestly last year I was kind of afraid of going there but now I dont even know what I would have done if I want to a different school. so please give garry a chance it really is a great school!
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Posted October 20, 2005
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I would not send your child to Garry Middle School. the students are alot of trouble makers who get your child to follow down the wrong path and it seems that the bad children are not held accountable for their actions.
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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 59% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

316 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

313 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
42%
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 56% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

290 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%
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 Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic41%
Native American18%
Pacific Islander20%
White51%
Low income45%
Not low income53%
Special education14%
Not special education53%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic70%
Native American55%
Pacific Islander29%
White60%
Low income54%
Not low income74%
Special education47%
Not special education59%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female79%
Male47%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic62%
Native American46%
Pacific Islander43%
White63%
Low income61%
Not low income72%
Special education53%
Not special education65%
Limited English31%
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 Students34%
Female34%
Male34%
Black0%
Asian20%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%
Hispanic35%
Native American9%
Pacific Islander6%
White41%
Low income30%
Not low income53%
Special education14%
Not special education38%
Limited English3%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female48%
Male43%
Black18%
Asian40%
Asian/Pacific Islander19%
Hispanic30%
Native American27%
Pacific Islander6%
White53%
Low income40%
Not low income67%
Special education10%
Not special education51%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female51%
Male61%
Black18%
Asian30%
Asian/Pacific Islander15%
Hispanic40%
Native American27%
Pacific Islander6%
White67%
Low income49%
Not low income84%
Special education41%
Not special education59%
Limited English0%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Low income87%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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 67% 64%
Not provided 8% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 9%
Black 6% 6%
Hispanic 6% 16%
Native American 6% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 6%N/A8%
Source: 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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