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James Sales Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 389 students

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Posted April 16, 2007

James Sales is a wonderful School. My son has ADHD and odd, they have helped me work with his behavior issues. They are very patient with him, and I am so pleased with how well he is doing in his work. The teachers really take the time to work with the students if they have difficulties understanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2007

The teachers are so in-tune.The programs are just fun and exciting to the kids.My son boast alot about what they learn each day.James Sales is a great school for nurturing and self-awarness,discipline,and understanding.The teacher's are awesome most of all and the staff in their own right a fresh air to contructive and much responsive to parent's wants and protections for all the kido's.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2005

This school seems to do its best to accomodate although it is still learning how to accomodate special needs children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

my grand children have been going to this shool for the past three years,the teachers are great,as is the principal.i can only recomend james sales.
—Submitted by 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.

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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
50%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
16%
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 Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income58%
Not low incomen/a
Special education54%
Not special education60%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income80%
Not low incomen/a
Special education77%
Not special education81%
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 Students58%
Female61%
Male56%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income58%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male72%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income74%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students43%
Female46%
Male41%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income44%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
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 Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income73%
Not low incomen/a
Special education36%
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income82%
Not low incomen/a
Special education64%
Not special education85%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income61%
Not low incomen/a
Special education64%
Not special education62%
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
White 34% 64%
Hispanic 21% 16%
Black 17% 6%
Not provided 15% N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 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 81%N/A42%
Special education 15%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 14%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 60%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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11213 Sheridan Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 535-9891

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