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Garfield Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 576 students

 

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Posted April 24, 2010

This school is in such a low-income neighborhood, and have limited supplies. Many times we(community) have been asked to help out with school supplies and such for the teachers are paying for thing needed out of their own pockets, to make sure all of the children have what they need.


Posted August 26, 2009

I graduated high school in the class of 2009, as a junior. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for the staff at garfield I would not be as interested in school and striving for the best. I now have a son, And there's no way anyone can keep him from Garfield.
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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 65% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
52%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
26%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
9%
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 Students35%
Female40%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income36%
Not low incomen/a
Special education10%
Not special education38%
Limited English28%
Migrant27%

Reading

All Students28%
Female37%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income29%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education29%
Limited English8%
Migrant32%
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 Students38%
Female43%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education39%
Limited English24%
Migrant38%

Reading

All Students47%
Female47%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income48%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited English24%
Migrant52%

Writing

All Students38%
Female45%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education38%
Limited English11%
Migrant38%
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%
Female55%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income55%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English27%
Migrant39%

Reading

All Students53%
Female61%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English27%
Migrant39%

Science

All Students39%
Female33%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income41%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited English18%
Migrant11%
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
Hispanic 95% 18%
White 3% 63%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Black 1% 5%
Two or more races 1% 5%
Asian 0% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 184%N/A40%
Special education 211%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 260%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 61%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Alan Matsumoto

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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612 North 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: (509) 573-5701

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