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Tukwila Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 545 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 27, 2013

This school is terrible. Our daughter has had reading problems all throughout her time here and they do the bare minimum about it. There is no communication between the teachers or to the parents. We have requested updates on the reading program she is in and all they do is phonics. She has been doing phonics for 2 years now and it hasn't helped at all. When I asked her teacher if her reading would set her back a year she simply stated "I do not know, I am not an expert on that". If anyone, wouldn't you think the teacher would be the expert? Needless to say we are trying to move to a better school and school district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

The prinicpal is always involved and lends a hand whenever needed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2008

The teachers and staff work very well with administration and parents - all for the children. Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
70%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students53%
Female60%
Male45%
Black36%
Asian62%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income51%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited English22%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black36%
Asian62%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income56%
Not low income65%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English22%
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 Students55%
Female61%
Male51%
Black29%
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income51%
Not low income64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female63%
Male66%
Black33%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income58%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English29%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female70%
Male43%
Black24%
Asian70%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income52%
Not low income61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English21%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black64%
Asian90%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income71%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Black82%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income79%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English55%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Black73%
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income67%
Not low income93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English46%
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
Asian/Pacific Islander 27% 9%
Hispanic 22% 16%
White 19% 64%
Black 18% 6%
Not provided 14% N/A
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 31%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/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 61%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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5939 South 149th St
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: (206) 901-7500

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