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Dieringer Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-1, 4-5 | 575 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 17, 2012

Horrible experience for my child. This school is great if you have a child who is of the norm. If your child has special needs or does not fit the mold, they will fail here. They will not get the support they need, even though the teachers and the counselors talk a good talk. No follow through happens and there is gross lack of communication. We mistakenly thought they had our child's best interest at heart, however, we were proven wrong.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2011

I absolutely love this district. The community is marvelous! Family support is great, teachers and staff are wonderful! I feel like we got very a very personalized education from pre K to 5th grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2011

I am very disappointed in the principal's respond to my concerns about my child. The teacher are fine, as long as you do not have any concerns. Felt like nobody cared about my child, at this very tender age. Very, very disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

I went to this school years ago. I can't remember much of it. I loved my teacher, the school food was actually pretty good, the music class was fun, gym was bearable (for once), and the education offered was great. Good school.


Posted August 4, 2009

Wonderful school , staff, teachers, principals! All makes an outstanding district. My daughter rose to the occation by getting on the honor roll. She worked hard all year and finished off strong. She came from a larger district and was starting to fall behind. As soon as we started her in this school she quickly got caught up to speed and wanted to be on the same level as her peers. Very positive and well run school. LOVE MR. ANDERSON, Principal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2006

Wonderful teachers! Great facilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2005

great school district with various offerings throughout the year for language arts programs and children's theatre (additional costs). Art, music and talent show.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2004

I feel this school provides a private school education in a public school format. The Principals, Teachers and Board members are very receptive to the needs of the children and parents and I love this district!
—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.

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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 59% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%
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.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
39%
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 Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income77%
Not low income87%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income86%
Not low income96%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female84%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income55%
Not low income94%
Special education83%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income57%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income80%
Not low income89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income73%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 85% 64%
Not provided 9% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Hispanic 2% 16%
Black 1% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A42%
Special education 14%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 2%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/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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21727 34th St East
Sumner, WA 98390
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Phone: (253) 826-4937

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