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Edison

Public | PK-5 | 443 students

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Posted October 28, 2012

@10-27-12 post Four different parents observed what happened at the playground that day so, I am sure that a few people do know what happened. If you are receiving better communication today--- it is probably in part because all of the negative response to that over-the-top teacher at the playground. So a I am for them no matter what is not as constructive as getting teachers to be better communicators ( which often happens in response to criticism.) Also if you are going to state how wonderful a school is it might be a good idea to proof-read your response. I do not critique a few typos but 11 misspellings in one paragraph, I mean good lord!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2012

I love this school both my children are close with every teacher they have had and I also made great friends with my children friends parents. great involvment with parent volunteering. If my children ever have reached a problem in school there teacher or principle was always quick at contacting me either by phone or email as soon as an issue has occured. for the parents that want to have a sour attitude about the teachers or with the school period are usually the ones that don't have much involvment with the school or there child is the problem and has to point fingers at others. The issuse with the teacher and parent conflict at the begining of the year noone knows what truely happen so just because you hear somethinig it always gets miss interpertated so you can't really judge anything by that day. Have you ever heard of any other issues of a parent teacher conflict no so let it be. Edison one of the top elementary schoold for high reading and math classes and since my children have been in kidergarten they both been in the top math and reading classes. Also the school is very well funded. For parents the school has a 100% open door policy so if you want to spend the day do it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2012

The School needs to do something about that teacher with no communication skills attacking parents at the playground on Sept. 6th.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2012

Many of the teachers at this school seem to be starting this year off very angry. There seems to be some kind of trickle down attitude problem here. I believe that the superintendant should do a review here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2012

I can't say enough about Edison! My son has been going for the last 3 years and every teacher was the best for that grade. He loves his school and all the staff, he has learned so much. If ever a problem the situation was handled appropriately and quickly. I can't wait till my other children are old enough to go there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2010

my children started here at the end of last yr (3-2010), I felt good about it at the time and there current teachers seemed really nice but since the new yr started and they are in new classes I have had nothing but problems. my children come home upset and they don't want to go to school... this bothers me because my children have always enjoyed going to school until they started at Edison. I have alot of problems with the teachers not communicating with me and always putting my children off when they come to them with issues. This is a big problem!!!! I'm thinking about transferring them
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

My son started at Edison two weeks ago and we're incredibly unhappy. The curriculum is behind what my son was doing previously; the teacher yells at the disobedient class and the children are rude and use foul language. We were not made to feel welcome and I am taking him out and putting him in a school that cares about community and involving the parents in everyday life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2005

Edison is a shining light in this neighborhood. Over the past few years I have come to know and love many members of the Edison Elementary family. Edison is warm and wonderful school. Through the active participation of families and the love and dedication of great teachers, principal, and staff Edison children not only learn academics, they learn that they are responsible for themselves and everyone around them. It is obvious in the energy that flows throughout the building that these children are loved. It is evident in the bright and loving eyes of each child that attends Edison that they know that they are safe. I have been very blessed to be a part of this great family. I hope everyone else feels the same. P.S. Mrs. R.Johnson,Miss Fisher,Mrs. Kirby,Miss Keys,Mrs. Keel,Miss Baxter,Mrs. Coley,Mr. Tolwe, and Mr. Hitchcock- We Love You!
—Submitted by Erica Huey- Williams, a parent


Posted January 20, 2004

At this school they try very hard to promote ethnicity. However, pledge of allegiance states 'one nation'. Our children have been raised to believe that there are no color boundaries. If they are going to teach history, it should be for all ethnic backgrounds. Most of the teachers at this school are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2003

I LOVE Edison Elementary! We transferred our 1st grade special needs son to Edison 2 years ago. (Previously our son had been in one of Tacoma's highest rated public schools, but they were not effectively meeting my son's special needs.) Edison staff are committed, caring and have the most up-to-date teaching methods for reading. Their 'Walk to Read' program ensures that each child is taught reading at their level and is allowed to progress at their own pace. Look at the gains this school has made in test scores. My special needs son made > 2 years' progress in reading, writing and math in one year on standardized testing. This is THE BEST school in Tacoma for special ed, and Ethel Trawick is THE BEST principal with THE BEST team in Tacoma. My severely dyslexic son can read -- he now has a chance at a future. THANK YOU, EDISON ELEMENTARY!!
—Submitted by Jody Gehlker, 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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
61%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
37%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
14%
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 Students77%
Female88%
Male62%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income76%
Not low income82%
Special education40%
Not special education87%
Limited English42%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female90%
Male45%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income69%
Not low income82%
Special education40%
Not special education80%
Limited English36%
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 Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income34%
Not low income79%
Special education36%
Not special education44%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income39%
Not low income71%
Special education36%
Not special education47%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students29%
Female38%
Male20%
Black9%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White31%
Low income25%
Not low income43%
Special education18%
Not special education31%
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 Students54%
Female62%
Male45%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income52%
Not low income62%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female62%
Male52%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income52%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female47%
Male32%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander30%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income38%
Not low income46%
Special educationn/a
Not special education41%
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 38% 64%
Hispanic 26% 16%
Black 23% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 9%
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 80%N/A42%
Special education 7%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%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 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 34%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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5830 South Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 571-1848

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