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Nob Hill Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 444 students

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Posted September 24, 2009

Most of the teachers at Nob Hill do care, and so does the principal. Unfortunately, one Teacher was all it took to move all of our kids into a private school. The system is not set up in a way that keeps the bad teachers out, or even give the parents a real choice. Here's an idea: if you have a particular teacher who is always requested, reward her. And if the other two teachers in that grade consistently have parents requesting a move out of their class, maybe it's time to replace them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

After having my daughter attend a West Valley School a Selah School, I can safely say that Nob Hill Elementary is hands down the best school and represents a superior school district
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2009

Nob Hill Elementary is fortunate to have parents who are always willing to volunteer. The PTA deserves much credit for this atmosphere. There is a core of people who constantly give.


Posted April 15, 2009

Mr. Brownlow is a wonderful principal. His door is always open to parents. He is very hands on in the education of each child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2009

Nob Hill Elementary is the best school in Yakima. Nob Hill has been a school of distinction for the past two years in a row. Nob Hill has very talented and creative staff. The staff is dedicated to their students. Parent participation is high. The PTSA is very involved at Nob Hill and there isn't a day that goes by that a parent is not at the school volunteering their time.
—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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
64%

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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
19%
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 Students31%
Female41%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic5%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White45%
Low income20%
Not low income48%
Special educationn/a
Not special education34%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female63%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income38%
Not low income59%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
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 Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White36%
Low income18%
Not low income50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education33%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female63%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income52%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students42%
Female57%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White47%
Low income32%
Not low income57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
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 Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income37%
Not low income69%
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income55%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female53%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income49%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
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 59% 64%
Hispanic 33% 16%
Black 4% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 55%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 9%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 19N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 54%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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801 South 34th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: (509) 573-1501

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