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Columbia Valley Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 511 students

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Posted May 21, 2010

My daughter love the school and i think the staff are nice and polite
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2009

I have twins that are in Kindergarten. They loved this school as did I. The PTO and staff work together great. Both Mrs Long and Mrs Watts are excellent teachers. Unfortunately we had to relocate. My children and I are very sad to leave this school. Both Mr Fernandez and Mr Hill are excellent leaders of the school. This will be a hard act to follow!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

This is an awesome school. Teachers/staff are courteous and the school is new, clean, and taken care of. The studenst are happy, the parents are happier.
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Posted May 3, 2008

My daughter is a 4th grader (2008) and has been attending since kindergarten. The principal and staff show a tremendous amount of caring for all children at the school. They always go above and beyond the call not only in education, but in role models for the kids. I am very proud my child has attended this school. She will lok back fondly on her elementary years.
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Posted November 27, 2007

think the staff is caring and truly interested in each child. They attend sports activities of their students on weekends and seem invested in their lives in and out of school. Educationally I think they satisfy the low to average achieving student; however, those who are meeting the standards as outlined by the state their needs are not addressed and/or they are not challenged. Their is an Excel program in place for gifted students but to qualify is very difficult (especially for a 1st grader) and unfortunately, once you have met the standard for the grade level you are 'checked off' and your child is left to lanquish which breeds a disinterest in school.
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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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
27%
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 Students74%
Female71%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income65%
Not low income80%
Special education21%
Not special education84%
Limited English67%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asian50%
Asian/Pacific Islander54%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income56%
Not low income73%
Special education7%
Not special education77%
Limited English27%
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 Students59%
Female63%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income59%
Not low income59%
Special education21%
Not special education71%
Limited English43%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income66%
Not low income72%
Special education46%
Not special education78%
Limited English46%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income62%
Not low income72%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English43%
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 Students73%
Female71%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income66%
Not low income79%
Special education25%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female63%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asian77%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income61%
Not low income63%
Special education13%
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income68%
Not low income75%
Special education25%
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

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 66% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 9%
Hispanic 8% 16%
Not provided 8% N/A
Black 3% 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 36%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 14%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 8N/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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17500 SE Sequoia Cr
Vancouver, WA 98683
Phone: (360) 604-4005

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