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Sultan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 465 students
 

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Posted Monday, May 13, 2013
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this school is horrible! i was bullied throughout my time there and when i tried to stop it the school did nothing about it in fact at one point i got into a fight with an other student and the teachers sided with the bully so i say that no one should go to this school unless your chiled is prepaird for a miserable school year.

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Posted October 12, 2012
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My daughter went to SMS for two years. Her first year, she was CONSTANTLY bullied by other students, so badly that on some days she would call me from the office and ask me if she could come home because she "didn't feel good", and after she got home, she broke down crying and told me about all the bullying. I immediately contacted the school and asked them to fix this, and they did ABSOLUTELY nothing about it. After so many months of this, I pulled her out of the school and put her into a different one. This school does not know how to take care of bullying, no matter how much they publicize that they do.
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Posted April 10, 2012
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Changing my review...the principal was very nice and did not know of the issues of bullying but I can't edit my review. She was very proactive
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Posted November 9, 2010
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I have had 2 kids through Sultan Middle, and one more on the way. I LOVE the teachers! These teachers are so dedicated to each student in their class...The administration (most) know each student by name, and can even tell you a little about them. You dont get that in a large school (where we came from) I was very involved with the school and the district, and I think that is key. These teachers invest so much into these kids, and you can tell. I wouldnt have traded the experience for anything. GREAT JOB SMS!
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Posted October 18, 2010
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I have children at Sultan Middle School and I think it is a fabulous school. The administration does a great job providing structure and the teachers do a great job challenging the kids. Any problems I have had have been normal kid problems and they have all been handled accordingly.
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Posted October 8, 2010
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my children are currently in Sultan Middle School. I can't believe how the staff and teachers are so committed to my students learning. I have had the pleasure of dealing with the staff, principal and vice principal, they are fair, consistent, and truly want the best for our students. The teachers continually look for ways to get students engaged. I wouldn't want anyone else teaching my students! Way to go Sultan Middle School. And the parent involvement is Excellent this year!
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Posted September 27, 2007
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Mediocrity seems to be the goal!
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Posted September 16, 2003
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During the time that my child was here I was not impressed by the education that she received at the middle school level. She was very bored, complained repetedly about the unequal treatment that was dispensed based upon who your parents were. I could not believe that they had a math teacher who went away for a while (illness) and they didn't seem to think that it was important to get the gradebook from her during the time that she was gone, despite requests from more than one parent. There appeared to be a pass-the-kid-regardless atmosphere here, so I put my house up for sale and moved my child to a better school district.
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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 62% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
60%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
63%

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

All Students51%
Female58%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income42%
Not low income59%
Special education0%
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female90%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income72%
Not low income81%
Special education24%
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 Students61%
Female58%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income65%
Not low income57%
Special education18%
Not special education65%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female84%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income72%
Not low income79%
Special education27%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students74%
Female90%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income71%
Not low income78%
Special education9%
Not special education79%
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 Students41%
Female42%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White45%
Low income28%
Not low income51%
Special education0%
Not special education45%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income47%
Not low income66%
Special education8%
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income70%
Not low income80%
Special education17%
Not special education81%
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

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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
n/a
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

 
 
87%
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 Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low incomen/a
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
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 81% 64%
Hispanic 11% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Native American 2% 3%
Black 1% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/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 69%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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