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Helen B. Stafford Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 418 students

Community Rating

4 stars

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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
54%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
46%

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 Students54%
Female44%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income51%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students55%
Female70%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asian57%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English19%
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 Students63%
Female72%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income58%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female84%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income62%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students65%
Female78%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income62%
Not low income72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
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 Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Black56%
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income68%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female64%
Male77%
Black50%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income67%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students50%
Female47%
Male54%
Black25%
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income47%
Not low income63%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian/Pacific Islander 32% 9%
Black 23% 6%
Hispanic 22% 16%
White 22% 64%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 25%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 10N/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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1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 931-4927

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