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Morris Ford Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 920 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 9, 2012

Ford is an excellent school. My daughter transferred in as a 7th grader last year and she couldn't be happier. She's had wonderful math and science teachers and she adores her core teacher this year. The office staff is helpful and kind. Extracurricular activities are a bit scant, but several are excellent (Jazz Band, Honor Choir, Bead Making, Mathletes). My only complaint is that my daughter is virtually ignored in Band (her favorite subject at her old middle school) and hasn't had the opportunity to show her stuff. Favoritism seems to rule the roost there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2006

The teachers are very nice at Ford.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 10, 2006

We have two daughters attending Ford (7&8th) and until 2 years ago neighther child had attended public schools. We were very reluctant to send them considering all of the behavioral problems children seem to have these days, however, they have acclimated into the system quit well and both are excelling in thier scholastics and overall we are very pleased with the school, faculty and the other children as well. Both girls have been involved in sports and afterschool events and enjoyed them alot. From what I've seen, the parents involvement is outstanding and most seem sincerly concerned about their childrens education and welfare.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2005

I have found that Ford Middle School has hard working teachers that put in long hours to help the students. The students that are at Ford want a safe place to learn and are eager to improve themselves. The students at Ford are good kids with normal middle school behaviors.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2004

I am very impressed with Ford Middle School. I know that the leadership and teachers work very hard to accomodate and teach at all levels. My son is a 6th grader who can participate in sports and extra curricular activities as well as learning important lessons about accountability for his actions. I am pleased with the school trackers, assemblies, and progress reports. There is also a no tolerance for grades below a D which I believe is a very positive step for the shool and its kids as a whole. Coming from a different district that was more relaxed with its followup on learning, it has been refreshing to have such involvement at Ford.
—Submitted by Heather, a parent


Posted December 7, 2004

This school has been a big dissapointment. This school has no educational teachers! They took out the schools 1 facinating feild trip.... Wild Waves! no thats over doing it its bad enough that they have bd teachers! i do not recomend thid school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2004

Ford is a great school. My daughter has had problems with other schools because of her autism but she has had no problem with Ford and not to mention she was transforing to not only to a diffent school but also into the 7th grade middle school from a k-6 and she has never been happier than at Ford.
—Submitted by c gray, a parent


Posted February 10, 2004

This school is great. It teaches your kids about the real life and things they may encounter.
—Submitted by SHANTEL DAVIS, a former student


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 62% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

303 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%
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.

298 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%
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 56% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

302 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
Black71%
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander73%
White79%
Low income66%
Not low income86%
Special education34%
Not special education77%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black86%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander73%
White88%
Low income78%
Not low income95%
Special education41%
Not special education89%
Limited English43%
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 Students66%
Female69%
Male62%
Black35%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander50%
White74%
Low income59%
Not low income78%
Special education15%
Not special education71%
Limited English26%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
Black38%
Asian74%
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander56%
White82%
Low income65%
Not low income84%
Special education19%
Not special education77%
Limited English11%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students73%
Female83%
Male63%
Black58%
Asian78%
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander67%
White79%
Low income66%
Not low income86%
Special education15%
Not special education79%
Limited English26%
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 Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Black56%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander53%
White68%
Low income62%
Not low income71%
Special education17%
Not special education71%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black68%
Asian88%
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander73%
White80%
Low income73%
Not low income84%
Special education27%
Not special education83%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black53%
Asian79%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander67%
White82%
Low income66%
Not low income87%
Special education37%
Not special education78%
Limited English27%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
84%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Female98%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income91%
Not low income100%
Not special education97%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure 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
White 52% 64%
Hispanic 15% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 9%
Black 9% 6%
Not provided 8% N/A
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 56%N/A42%
Special education 8%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/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 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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1602 104th St East
Tacoma, WA 98445
Phone: (253) 535-9883

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