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John Newbery Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 519 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

John Newbery Elementary's students and staff do their best with helping to make the learning process as creative, fun and interesting as possible.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 10, 2005

This is a excellent school. The principal is grat and parent involment is encouraged..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2005

Newbery is a K2-5th grade school that offers parents and students a quality experience. Newbery has a healthy PTSA and volunteer base with good presence within the school. The teachers are qualified, approachable and kind. The district is constantly reviewing their approach to curriculum and looking for ways to improve. Wenatchee is successfully integrating students from a wide range of social-economic backgrounds and creating a sense of family within the classroom. Newbery students may have a higher opportunity for after-school enrichment due to their great PTSA. Our family has been very pleased with the quality of instruction and overall tone of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

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 59% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
31%

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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
44%
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 Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income46%
Not low income77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English24%
Migrant36%

Reading

All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income56%
Not low income84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English19%
Migrant46%
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 Students37%
Female40%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income28%
Not low income50%
Special education0%
Not special education42%
Limited English11%
Migrant12%

Reading

All Students58%
Female63%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income47%
Not low income74%
Special education20%
Not special education63%
Limited English22%
Migrant29%

Writing

All Students45%
Female56%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income35%
Not low income58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited English6%
Migrant18%
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%
Female60%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income39%
Not low income78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English0%
Migrant60%

Reading

All Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income52%
Not low income80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English9%
Migrant60%

Science

All Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income48%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English0%
Migrant60%
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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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 92% 64%
Hispanic 5% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Black 1% 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 51%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/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 76%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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850 Western
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 664-8930

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