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Roosevelt Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 525 students

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Posted February 18, 2008

We have been pleasantly surprised by the school. The staff has been very helpful and our child has gotten some very good teachers. The school has an eclectic mix of students. We have have never felt our children were anything but safe and involved, even though the class sizes are larger than we would prefer. There are several programs available (Excel, Marimba Band, Afterschool Dance, Children's Choir through Yakima School District, Math night, Library night, Skate night, Gymnastics Night). Although there is no PTA, there is a Boosters Club for parents who want to get involved. There is a need for more parents to get involved. We were not sure if this was the right school for our children, but after four years, we are confident we have made the right choices. The library and library staff are stellar. Currently, the principal is excellent as well, and has made some great choices.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
50%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
34%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
13%
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 Students39%
Female39%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Low income38%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education44%
Limited English12%
Migrant40%

Reading

All Students37%
Female41%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Low income36%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education41%
Limited English8%
Migrant30%
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 Students30%
Female36%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White35%
Low income27%
Not low income50%
Special education10%
Not special education36%
Limited English12%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female48%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White50%
Low income35%
Not low income60%
Special education29%
Not special education40%
Limited English15%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students50%
Female62%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income45%
Not low income90%
Special education19%
Not special education60%
Limited English35%
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 Students37%
Female33%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income33%
Not low incomen/a
Special education13%
Not special education42%
Limited English20%
Migrant43%

Reading

All Students38%
Female41%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income34%
Not low incomen/a
Special education20%
Not special education42%
Limited English20%
Migrant36%

Science

All Students40%
Female31%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income36%
Not low incomen/a
Special education27%
Not special education42%
Limited English17%
Migrant57%
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 66% 16%
White 24% 64%
Native American 5% 3%
Black 4% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A42%
Special education 16%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 35%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 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 69%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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120 North 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: (509) 573-1701

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