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Drum Intermediate School

Public | 5-7 | 622 students

 
 
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Posted February 15, 2013

If I could give this school zero stars, I would. The vice principal harasses us and our son almost on a daily basis. Meanwhile, they do not follow the 504 plan for our son. Don't attend Drum!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2011

As parent of a child who attended 2009-2010, this school was a disaster. Our daughter came home complaining of out of control kids in the classroom, sexual harassment by male students, and teachers who got no backing from the principal's office when they asked for help. The teachers were awesome,the administration is a joke. Talking with the principal was pointless. Police cars frequently at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2010

As a parent of a student who's last year (thank goodness) was 09-10, I am very disappointed with a lot of things about drum. Education was not top priority, neither was fairness when it came to disciplinary action.It is amazing that my child made it out of there without losing their mind!!. I encourage my child often, not to let this experience discourage him from getting the best education in his future years...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2009

The music program is outstanding, and the teachers, and facculty are amazing, but we need some extrasurricular activities. All we have is after-school art, and no sports for seventh grade this year. What a bummer because I am going into seventh grade!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 12, 2008

My son is a 5th grader at Drum & I agree with him about how great we think the school is. The teachers are awesome & the staff are very kind & always eager to help. The principal & vice-principal are so inviting & easy to approach about anything. He enjoys the lunch, the fact that they have phys ed. 3 times a week, & music every day. There are several events throughout the year that the kids enjoy such as the social parties for each grade group. We are new to the area & my kids education was a major concern to us but I am so proud of the fact that my kids belong to one of the best school districts. I recommend this school & if I lived outside the school district, I would not mind driving my kids here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

I am a new student at Drum this year, all and all, It's an excellent school. There are so many nice people, the teachers are very good at what they do and explain things very well, the only thing I think they can improve on is lunch, other than that I love it here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2006

I have two children who attend Drum Intermediate one of whom is a special needs child. I am totally impressed with the amount of dedication the staff has shown our son and their continued drive to help him achieve new levels of success.
—Submitted by Stephannie Bordash, a parent


Posted June 30, 2005

Great school. I so reccomend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2005

Well, I am currently a seventh grade student at Drum and I can say that overall it is a great school. The lunch needs MAJOR improvment and there are a few teachers that I wouldn't place money on...but I guess I am pretty well off.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 24, 2004

This school is...just plain amazing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2004

Both the principal and vice principal are always eager to listen to student and parent concerns. They truely care about each individual student and what's best for them. They always get the whole story from the view of all concerned before handing out punishment. This staff truly enjoys working together as a team. Parents and students feel welcome when they enter the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2004

So far so good. We moved in from S. Calif and our 11 yr. old soon has improved. We enrolled him for the last 3 months of 6th grade and he gives nothing but praise to the teachers and for the support he has received from the teachers. The team teaching approach seems to work more efficiently for both student and teacher.Chalk board is visable and rooms are not storage facilities with students in them. We'll see more when his WASL scores return. These will be mostly a reflection of the L.A.U.S.D. We don't expect to much, though he did end up with a B- average @ Drum. Need to keep kids active and also review lunch program for content improvemnt.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2003

I love the way they don't have the teachers overwhelmed with kids. And the teams of teachers is a great idea for working together.
—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 64% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
36%
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 62% in 2012.

225 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%
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.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%
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 Students67%
Female69%
Male65%
Black37%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income53%
Not low income75%
Special education19%
Not special education74%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black95%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income79%
Not low income94%
Special education65%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Black58%
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income68%
Not low income78%
Special education19%
Not special education82%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black69%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income73%
Not low income95%
Special education26%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Black68%
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income82%
Not low income93%
Special education63%
Not special education91%
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 Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
Black56%
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income55%
Not low income79%
Special education19%
Not special education81%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black77%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income75%
Not low income90%
Special education59%
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female96%
Male84%
Black94%
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income81%
Not low income94%
Special education63%
Not special education95%
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

Algebra I

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

2011

 
 
n/a
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

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

Geometry

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

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

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

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 56% 63%
Two or more races 14% 5%
Asian 11% 7%
Black 9% 5%
Hispanic 9% 18%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 136%N/A40%
Special education 211%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 21%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 69%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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4909 79th Ave West
University Place, WA 98467
Phone: (253) 566-5660

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