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Woodland Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 341 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 23, 2012

Horrible school. The current principal is a disappointment to several parents, students, tax payers, and members of the community that used to take pride in our local schools. I would recommend researching alternative options for the education of your 7th and/or 8th grade student(s).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2008

The school is connected to the High School and share the same cafeteria, commons, and library. We have 12 year olds on campus with 20 year olds. The 7th grade science teacher doesn't care if the students pass or fail and he tells them exactly that. I've talked with other parents of kids who are A and B students, and even their children can hardly maintain a D in his class. I do think that most of the teachers care more about the kids in the middle school than the high school though. There are a few that will go that extra mile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

This school is great it has great teachers, principle and students and it teaches the students what they need to know
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

The principal of this school is reasonable and fair when dealing with students, parents, and staff and has the best interest at heart. Unlike the principals of the primary and intermediate, he is concernded for all involved and uses the best action that a reasonable person can without jumping to conclusions, taking sides, and actually listening to all those involved. He also uses suggestions to a problem whenever possible to try to teach the young adults how to handle situations on their own. I wish we had two more of him to replace the principals in the lower grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

This school seems to be the best of the Woodland schools only because of the principal who is really great at what he does. All of the schools have their share of 'not so good' teachers, but let's face it- they're in every school in America. The primary has only 2 or 3 unfavorable teachers, the intermediate is about the same and the middle school has 2 that I feel fit that category. I am soon on my way to find out about the high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2003

This is probably the most helpful of the Woodland Schools. Some very good teachers and excellent principal. Very understanking and caring. Very helpful. Lacking is the sports, mainly soccer, these are important years in a childs life who wants to play soccer in the future, community ed doesn't have for these kids, so two years of no sports is very damaging for them. We need a soccer team. This school does need more text books but is the best of the Woodland for getting as many text books out that they can.


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About these ratings

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 59% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
87%
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.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

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

All Students69%
Female61%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income63%
Not low income75%
Special education13%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income63%
Not low income82%
Special education20%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income72%
Not low income81%
Special education13%
Not special education83%
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 Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income55%
Not low income76%
Special education12%
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income63%
Not low income83%
Special education24%
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income61%
Not low income88%
Special education18%
Not special education80%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
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 Students93%
Female98%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income89%
Not low income95%
Not special education93%

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 87% 64%
Hispanic 9% 16%
Black 2% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
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 45%N/A42%
Special education 7%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 2%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 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 68%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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755 Park St
Woodland, WA 98674
Phone: (360) 225-9416

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