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Stanley

Public | PK-5 | 246 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted December 9, 2009

This school is not great. The kids are mean. Academics are not great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2007

Stanley is the best school I have ever encountered, They are professionals and kind. They know what is really important for a child to be prepared to learn. The staff seemed to be from heaven or and blessed by God. My child is doing so much better there, then anywhere else. They listened to me as the parent of the child and did not assume they knew more about my child then I know. This was refreshing and a sign of highly educated and trained staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

My son and daughter went to Stanley and both prospered from the wonderful, highly skilled and compassionate teachers, assistants, staff and parent volunteers. Both of them were able to get additional educational help as well as one on one personal growth help and both are now doing great at Jason Lee and Stadium High School. I have to give credit to that to the wonderful guidance given to them by Stanley staff and their caring ways that bring together staff and family involvement. All and all, Stanley should be rated one of the top schools for all of the efforts they put forth to help our children move forward in their academic lives with the confidence that they can do whatever they set their minds to as long as they try hard, believe in themselves and do not allow any obstacles to stand in their way.
—Submitted by Sharmon TauDeBrie-Sinclair, a parent


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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
63%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
15%
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 Students71%
Female88%
Male59%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income70%
Not low incomen/a
Special education50%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female75%
Male59%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income63%
Not low incomen/a
Special education50%
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 Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income68%
Not low incomen/a
Special education30%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male72%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income73%
Not low incomen/a
Special education30%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students71%
Female78%
Male61%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income68%
Not low incomen/a
Special education30%
Not special education84%
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 Students71%
Female78%
Male60%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Not low income55%
Special education36%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male60%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income63%
Not low income82%
Special education36%
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female48%
Male60%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income56%
Not low income46%
Special education43%
Not special education58%
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
Black 54% 6%
White 26% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 9%
Hispanic 7% 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 76%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 6%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 76%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1712 South 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 571-1376

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