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Lincoln Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 427 students

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Posted March 31, 2008

Lincoln Elementary became a 'School of Distinction' in October 2007. This means it is ranked in the top 5% of all schools in the state of Washington. The school climate is awsome. Staff at lincoln believes and expects each student to reach his/her full potential. The principal, Mr. DeCoteau truly cares for each and every child.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 27, 2005

I believe that this school has a long ways to go to meet my satisfaction in all areas. The school has major issues because it focuses too much on what the WASL wants to see without incorporating social studies and/or geography. The science program is week as well. The reading, writing, and math programs are ill organized and executed. Their academic programs have made my children into ignorant under-achievers. There are no art or music program, and health and fitness classes are only held once a week. They have tried to incorporate activities before and after school somewhat. However, I feel that they do not reach out for parent involvement at all. I have my degree in elementary education and I now teach culinary arts for a non-profit organization. I have offered my services to teachers, and have never been called upon for help in two years!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2004

Lincoln Elementary rocks! The teachers are cool, they get along very well with the students and the parents. The whole staff is friendly and patient and the principal is awesome! Way to go Lincoln Lions!
—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.

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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
45%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
46%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
7%
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 Students25%
Female33%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native American15%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income25%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education27%
Limited English22%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female58%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Native American31%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income37%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education41%
Limited English30%
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 Students18%
Female8%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income18%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education18%
Limited English0%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female49%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
Limited English22%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students52%
Female51%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income52%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited English30%
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 Students46%
Female53%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native American40%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native American30%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students27%
Female31%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native American30%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income27%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education29%
Limited English7%
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
Hispanic 84% 16%
Native American 14% 3%
White 2% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 9%
Black 0% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 38%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 21N/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 60%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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309 North Alder St
Toppenish, WA 98948
Phone: (509) 865-7511

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