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Laurin Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 653 students

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Posted August 14, 2012

My daughter had some fantastic teachers for 5th & 6th grade at Laurin but for 7th grade the teachers fell short. I was not impressed and my daughter had homework almost every single night throughout the entire 2011/2012 school year. I think by the end of the school year she was overwelmed and exhausted. Some of the teachers cramed everything in for the last two weeks of school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2010

Most teachers are terrible about communicating with the parents. School could definitely benefit from a principal who does what is right to make this school better!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2009

The Best Vancouver, Wa home town school for 50+ years with proof to back it up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

It is innovative and cares about the children. It also has healthy choices available in the cafeteria.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2008

School could be run a little bit better, some of the teachers need some help!


Posted March 11, 2008

The new school counselor is amazing! She is only there part time and works above and beyond the call of duty to show kids she cares. There are a couple of teachers who are an uphill battle, but most staff is awesome. Office staff are wonderful! It is not Laurins fault that the district does not give them what they need as far as time/buildings etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2008

The new school counselor is AMAZING! She is only there part time and works above and beyond the call of duty to show kids she cares. There are a couple of teachers who are an uphill battle, but most staff is awesome. Office staff are wonderful! It is not Laurins fault that the district does not give them what they need as far as time/buildings etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

The recess duty's are rude to the students and the lunches are way to short. The students stand in line for lunch, and by the time they get it and find a place to sit down, they don't have anytime to eat. Teacher's are not that bad, but the school itself is in dessperate need of reconstruction.


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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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
31%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
54%
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 Students49%
Female46%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income37%
Not low income57%
Special education19%
Not special education52%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income53%
Not low income76%
Special education31%
Not special education71%
Limited English17%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female57%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income52%
Not low income67%
Special education19%
Not special education66%
Limited English33%
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 Students56%
Female57%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White56%
Low income46%
Not low income63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English9%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income68%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English9%
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 Students52%
Female51%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income51%
Not low income53%
Special education19%
Not special education57%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income72%
Not low income70%
Special education43%
Not special education76%
Limited English55%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students73%
Female84%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income71%
Not low income75%
Special education43%
Not special education78%
Limited English73%
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%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income48%
Not low income64%
Special education21%
Not special education61%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income56%
Not low income73%
Special education21%
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female76%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income59%
Not low income74%
Special education21%
Not special education73%
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

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
100%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income88%
Not low income100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
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 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 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 83% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 9%
Black 4% 6%
Hispanic 4% 16%
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 44%N/A42%
Special education 12%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%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 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 62%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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13601 NE 97th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone: (360) 885-5200

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