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Blix Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 346 students

 

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Posted March 3, 2009

Small town feel. The principal attempts to know every child and parent by name. Award approach to discipline. Families of lower socio-economic back ground. Staff go out of there way to intervene when necessary and find help/program to help students as well as families. Proud to have my child at this school.
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Posted September 22, 2008

Great staff that love the kids. Lots of interventions for needy kids.


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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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
34%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
19%
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 Students42%
Female24%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Low income43%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female57%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income46%
Not low incomen/a
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 Students32%
Female38%
Male27%
Black18%
Asian29%
Asian/Pacific Islander27%
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income30%
Not low income50%
Special education0%
Not special education37%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female50%
Male25%
Black27%
Asian43%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income35%
Not low income50%
Special education0%
Not special education42%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students33%
Female48%
Male20%
Black27%
Asian57%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income28%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education38%
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 Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White43%
Low income31%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education39%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income44%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education53%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White37%
Low income19%
Not low incomen/a
Special education9%
Not special education26%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Hispanic 34% 18%
White 24% 63%
Black 16% 5%
Asian 12% 7%
Two or more races 10% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 179%N/A40%
Special education 28%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 219%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 61%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Paul Wieneke

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1302 East 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 571-1380

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