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Whitney Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 491 students

 

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Posted April 21, 2010

Whitney is a great school with an amazing deaf preschool program. My youngest daughter attends it, she has learned so much plus the teachers are so friendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2009

the kids were mean,but the teachers were awsome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2006

The teachers and staff at Whitney are great partners in my child's education. They always welcome us when we have questions or comments about our daughter.
—Submitted by Cory Harrington, a parent


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
5%
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 Students82%
Female77%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White90%
Low income78%
Not low income90%
Special education77%
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income62%
Not low income85%
Special education54%
Not special education73%
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 Students55%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income49%
Not low income79%
Special education50%
Not special education56%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female70%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income55%
Not low income79%
Special education67%
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female78%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income57%
Not low income86%
Special education42%
Not special education67%
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 Students58%
Female64%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income54%
Not low income68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female72%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White74%
Low income62%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female59%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income46%
Not low income74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 18%
White 34% 63%
Two or more races 6% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian 1% 7%
Black 1% 5%
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 164%N/A40%
Special education 217%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 219%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 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 80%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jean Hawkins

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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4411 West Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
Phone: (509) 573-1901

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