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Waller Road Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 305 students

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Posted June 19, 2008

We came from Riverside Elem. and this was our first year with Waller, it was intimidating moving to a larger school in comparison to Riverside, but the adjustment was smooth, the staff is wonderful and it has been a great year and our children have finally received great resources and teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2007

Amazing staff, incredible aspergers autism classes, with innovative occupational therapy at the school. This school derserves praise not only for thier principal who is hands on, balanced and fair. But also to all staff who are concerned about forward thinking aspects of social appreciation for each student. These kids are in a happy environment thanks to the staff. I am blessed to have my son in this school.
—Submitted by heather paulson, a parent


Posted May 27, 2005

My child has benefitted from the small community and class sizes at Waller Road. I am somewhat concerned about the leadership. My child has had 3 different principals, and there is a feeling that Waller Road is not at all a priority of Puyallup School District.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2004

I am not a parent, but i was a former student at this wonderful school for 6 years. The teachers are great and deserve a ton of gratitude. The admin was constantly helping me and my classmates with any issue. Overall everything about this school is wonderful!
—Submitted by Ashley Garrett, a student


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.

About these ratings

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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
76%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
44%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
20%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

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

All Students54%
Female59%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income47%
Not low income61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income47%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
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 Students37%
Female38%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income22%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female50%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income39%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students50%
Female63%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income30%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
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 Students73%
Female85%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income67%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female80%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income67%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female75%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income56%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
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 Students51%
Female41%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income40%
Not low income64%
Special education33%
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female59%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income52%
Not low income73%
Special education25%
Not special education74%
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 69% 64%
Black 11% 6%
Hispanic 11% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 9%
Native American 3% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A42%
Special education 19%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%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 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 57%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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6312 Waller Rd East
Tacoma, WA 98443
Phone: (253) 841-8745

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