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Walnut Grove Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 717 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 27, 2012

My son went to kindergarten, he really enjoyed, his teacher was Nicky he really liked her. Also he is going back to this school again he will be in 4th grade, he is looking forward to it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2010

I attended Walnut Grove, kindergarten through third grade. Now I'm a freshman in college and I can truthfully say that Walnut Grove had a momentous positive influence on my life and some of the best times of my childhood were spent in that school. The teachers and administrative staff were nothing less than wonderful. They pushed us to be leaders in our community and successful students.They made absolutely sure that my family was involved in my academic life and the academic programs were superb (including the after-school programs). By the time I left Washington in the fourth grade I could speak two languages besides English and I was reading on an above-college level, my physical health were exceedingly above par (they kept us active inside and outside of the classroom) and I forged friendships that still, to this day, have not been severed... If that doesn't explain how life-changing this school is, then I don't know what will...


Posted November 9, 2010

My son has ms. Botz for third grade. SHe is awesome and enthusiastic. I am so happy to have her teaching my child. The principal and assistant Principal are very good listeners and care about the kids!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2010

I am so pleased with the teaching and auxilliary staff at Walnut Grove. They teach the children self control and how to treat each other and themselves with respect and care. They are very vigilant about good behavior and reward the children with Eagle Eye certificates. These are great positie motivators. They do not tolerate any bully behavior and adress and work with the child/children involved. Awesome Principal Mrs. Geenty. Positive PTA support and involvement. I am very proud to have my granddaughter at Walnut Grove.


Posted November 3, 2009

My son's teacher is really nice. She really cares about the students & goes the extra to help.The school altogether is great. Everyone is so helpful if you have a question or a concern.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

The teachers and staff are superb!


Posted August 24, 2006

Walnut Grove is a very safe, kind, wonderful school. The staff is excellent. They're very careful with the children and take great care to be sure each of them are getting on the correct busses after school. For the children being picked up after school, there are PTA members and staff walking the kids to their parents cars. My daughter just got out of first grade. Toward the end of first grade, she was reading chapter books. She reads every, single day and most kids throw fits when they have to stop watching TV, mine gets upset when she has to stop reading. Walnut Grove gave her the tools to learn to read and she absolutely loves it. She loves school I was going to transfer to a school nearer to my work in Portland, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. It's too wonderful of a school.
—Submitted by Anita, a parent


Posted April 28, 2005

We moved to the Walnut Grove area 3 years ago. Between my 2 children we have experienced 1st to 5th grades there. The teachers have all been devoted to my children's success! Communication between school and home is good and the family participation activities really make us feel part of the community. Wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2005

I have two children at Walnut Grove. The staff has been outstanding. Both my children are adopted, have physical special needs and English is their second language. The level of one on one help my children have received has helped them so much. They love to go to school and the staff has helped them achieve so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2004

My son is going into the second grade now and I absolutly love this school! The teachers are wonderful and helpful and my son really enjoys his time there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

This school has been a blessing to have in my child's life, teachers and staff are always willing to help in any situation!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2003

My son is now in 3rd grade here at Walnut Grove, and we love this school! The quality of the teachers is amazing! Every single teacher and staff member always has a smile and a kind word for each and every student and parent. The teachers have definitely made learning fun, and my son loves each and every day. He complains about vacations! This school deserves a definite A+!
—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 65% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
74%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
20%
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 Students66%
Female68%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income62%
Not low income73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female76%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income61%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English31%
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 Students45%
Female42%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander36%
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income32%
Not low income66%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander73%
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income51%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students55%
Female65%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White60%
Low income46%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited English6%
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 Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income55%
Not low income75%
Special education25%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female70%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income62%
Not low income77%
Special education42%
Not special education70%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female57%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income54%
Not low income71%
Special education8%
Not special education66%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 64%
Hispanic 10% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 9%
Black 5% 6%
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 57%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 18%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 75%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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6103 NE 72nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 313-3000

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