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Larchmont

Public | PK-5 | 373 students
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Posted November 1, 2005
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Great school. Walk to Read, Exceptional music program, inclusive of parents
—Submitted by Christina Kintrea, a parent

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Posted August 20, 2005
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my experience for my two childrens first year at larchmont has been a positive one. i was an active volunteer and there are alot of great parents who put alot of work into the activities that are done and the pta president is just an outstanding woman. i have been very pleased with my childrens teachers and feel that they have made academic progress that shows and exuberates when they prove it.
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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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
29%
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 Students20%
Female18%
Male22%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White17%
Low income19%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education21%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female50%
Male57%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income51%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
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 Students26%
Female16%
Male38%
Black20%
Asian20%
Asian/Pacific Islander17%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income24%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education30%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female56%
Male65%
Black30%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income59%
Not low incomen/a
Special education82%
Not special education55%
Limited English39%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students50%
Female63%
Male35%
Black50%
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income50%
Not low incomen/a
Special education46%
Not special education51%
Limited English39%
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%
Female36%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income40%
Not low incomen/a
Special education17%
Not special education46%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female46%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income55%
Not low incomen/a
Special education33%
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female23%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income40%
Not low incomen/a
Special education50%
Not special education34%
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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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 39% 64%
Black 21% 6%
Hispanic 21% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 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 75%N/A42%
Special education 17%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 12%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 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 45%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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