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Bryant

Public | PK-8 | 429 students

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Posted September 9, 2011

My daughter has been at Bryant for three years. We absolutely love Bryant! She is able to express herself in a free thinking environment. I love the muti-grade classrooms as I feel it gives the children a leg up in their education. I love how they are taught about peace and respecting themselves, each other and their school. I love how they have gardens for the children to work in. Bryant Montessori is an excellent school, I would recommend to anyone! I truly feel blessed my daughter will be attending Bryant until she enters high school. I can't express enough how thankful I am for Bryant. I only wish there were more Montessori schools in Tacoma for parents to choose from.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2011

I visited Bryant elementary some years ago. I was very excited to see such an innovative program with children from preschool to middle school who shared an enriched environment that led them on a path of self discovery and understanding about themselves and their place in the world. I was especially impressed with the teachers and their principal who opened the way for a whole Montessori model to unfold in a public school. It felt great to be in a place where each teacher understood the needs of children on each plane of development. Has anyone written a story about this amazing school? It should be a model for our state.


Posted April 26, 2010

Bryant is the only public Montessori in Tacoma, and it is truly a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Great School, great Stats, wonderful Staff, great curriculum and the kids can stay from PK thru grade 8.


Posted October 5, 2009

flexibility! innovation! creativity! thoroughness!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2008

Bryant Montessori is an outstanding school that provides the gift of a Montessori Education,without the cost of private school tuition. The teachers at Bryant are truly the backbone of the school,giving each child one on one time and encouraging their interest.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2008

My children have been going to this school for the past 2 years and it's been wonderful. They were transfer students and to my surprise was very welcomed from the begining. The teachers have a way of connecting to each student and it has made a difference in their grades. I wouldn't have my children in any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

I have two kids that attend Bryant. My daughter who has been there K-7th grade, loves this school. Her academics has been at a 4.00 from the beginning. The teacher are wonderful and always seem to go the extra mile to help. I love the Montessori way of teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2007

This school is responsive to the district's requirements while managing to create an environment where kids actually learn. The montessori model is phenomenal and a great gift to the public school system. The principal is fantastic. This model should be duplicated in more urban schools. The program deserves a new facility, but should stay in its wonderful diverse neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2007

Byrant Middle School is an excellant program. I have 2 daughters that attend this year. They are doing great. This is the 2nd year of being in the Montessori envoriment. I think it is great that they get so much one on one attention in a Midle school which has greatly increased thier grades. My 7th Grader got a 3.9 last year and I can't want to see the improvements of my 6th grader.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2006

Bryant is a wonderful school with lots of great teachers and activities. The emphasis on blending Montessori ideals with public school requirements such as WASL testing is very strong. The staff strives to incorporate Montessori into every aspect of learning. The facilities leave something to be desired, the library especially is very small, located in an unused classroom. The building is very old and bathrooms are often located far away from early elementary classrooms, leaving room for 'accidents' for young students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2003

My daughter is a first grader, and she was in the pre-k/k class last year. The teachers and staff are very dedicated to providing an enriching learning environment. Montessori is such an amazing way for children to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 65% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
64%

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 59% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
22%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%
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 Students68%
Female56%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income58%
Not low income83%
Special education73%
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income65%
Not low income78%
Special education64%
Not special education73%
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 Students38%
Female41%
Male32%
Black8%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White39%
Low income24%
Not low income58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education41%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female66%
Male32%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income35%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students56%
Female76%
Male26%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income45%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
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 Students57%
Female50%
Male64%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income41%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income52%
Not low income82%
Special education30%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female55%
Male55%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income41%
Not low income77%
Special education20%
Not special education65%
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 Students30%
Female25%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Low income13%
Not low income55%
Special educationn/a
Not special education29%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female58%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income50%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
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 Students64%
Female74%
Male57%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income43%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income57%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female74%
Male65%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income67%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income45%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female53%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income45%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income55%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
47%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Low income40%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education54%
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 50% 64%
Black 36% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 9%
Hispanic 6% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 0%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 7N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 54%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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717 South Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 571-1383

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