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Washington Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 714 students

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Posted November 2, 2011

this is to verify my e-mail address or at least I am trying to do so as the directions say.


Posted March 13, 2009

teacher's are very supportive
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 16, 2008

Very disappointed with the principal verbally telling my child he should probably attend Stanton Alternative School since he dioesn't have plans to college. Teachers are wonderful and carrying!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2007

I am teacher at Washington Middle School and it is a challenge. The school has a great staff and great leadership. The teachers really care and work together. The leadership gets better and more effective with each passing year. The problem lies in the students. This school is in a community that does not value education and I spend most of my day putting out fires rather than teaching. Each lesson must be very highly structured or it is doomed. This is quite taxing and I can't wait for the weekend most weeks. Not much can be accomplished when so few students care. I feel bad for the ones that are trying. Students that do care will have all the opportunities they can get their hands on because this school is desperately trying to motivate the general student body. We are constantly dealing [with] gang issues as well.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 16, 2004

I went to Washington and I loved it. I met wonderful friends and I feel like I learned what I need to. Even though Washington doesn't have the best reputation I think it's a great school and I encourage any 5th graders to go.
—Submitted by Carol M., a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 62% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
31%
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.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
48%
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.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
18%
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 Students22%
Female21%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income22%
Not low income20%
Special education4%
Not special education24%
Limited English2%
Migrant19%

Reading

All Students29%
Female32%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White33%
Low income29%
Not low income33%
Special education0%
Not special education32%
Limited English7%
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 Students34%
Female39%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White27%
Low income34%
Not low incomen/a
Special education11%
Not special education36%
Limited English8%
Migrant42%

Reading

All Students36%
Female45%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income36%
Not low incomen/a
Special education17%
Not special education38%
Limited English13%
Migrant44%

Writing

All Students48%
Female67%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White18%
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special education11%
Not special education51%
Limited English28%
Migrant55%
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 Students15%
Female15%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income15%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education16%
Limited English3%
Migrant15%

Reading

All Students46%
Female49%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income47%
Not low incomen/a
Special education7%
Not special education49%
Limited English13%
Migrant41%

Science

All Students31%
Female32%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income30%
Not low incomen/a
Special education0%
Not special education33%
Limited English4%
Migrant23%
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.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
57%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

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 Students86%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
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 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 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
Hispanic 88% 16%
White 7% 64%
Native American 3% 3%
Black 1% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A42%
Special education 9%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 34%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 12N/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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510 South 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 573-2301

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