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Chief Kamiakin Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 680 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 16, 2010

Chief Kamiakin school struggles with a largely disinterested student body for whom the English language can be problematic. Teachers here range as at any school from dedicated professionals to people punching a clock and waiting for retirement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

I love the preschool program! The teachers really challenge the kids and they love what they do. I am so glad my son was able to get in the program. I hope my younger children will be able to benefit from it too. Hooray for preschool!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2007

I feel that Chief Kamiakin is a student oriented school where the teachers and administration make their decesions based on what is best for students.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 65% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
46%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
31%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students48%
Female47%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special education21%
Not special education52%
Limited English19%
Migrant50%

Reading

All Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income42%
Not low incomen/a
Special education21%
Not special education45%
Limited English16%
Migrant30%
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 Students33%
Female29%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income34%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education36%
Limited English9%
Migrant31%

Reading

All Students41%
Female42%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Not low incomen/a
Special education8%
Not special education45%
Limited English12%
Migrant38%

Writing

All Students37%
Female40%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Not low incomen/a
Special education25%
Not special education39%
Limited English14%
Migrant38%
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 Students42%
Female45%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Not low incomen/a
Special education5%
Not special education48%
Limited English16%
Migrant39%

Reading

All Students42%
Female53%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income43%
Not low incomen/a
Special education14%
Not special education47%
Limited English11%
Migrant42%

Science

All Students49%
Female54%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Not low incomen/a
Special education29%
Not special education53%
Limited English16%
Migrant50%
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
Hispanic 92% 16%
White 6% 64%
Native American 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 9%
Black 0% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 36%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 14N/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 56%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1700 East Lincoln Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Phone: (509) 837-6444

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