Bow Lake Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Highline School District
Bow Lake Elementary School is located in Seatac, WA and is one of 23 elementary schools in Highline School District. It is a public school that serves 639 students in grades PK-6.
Bow Lake Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bow Lake Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bow Lake Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bow Lake Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Bow Lake Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bow Lake Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bow Lake Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bow Lake Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Seatac Christian Academy 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Seattle Christian Schools 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| McMicken Heights Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Madrona Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Woodside School 2 miles | n/a |
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Monica: I adored my daughter's kindergarten teacher but her first grade teacher has been abysmal, a terrible disappointment. When I spoke about my concerns with the VP, I was told that she was a fine teacher, there were no problems. I stopped trying to seek help from the school, but am still upset by things my daughter tells me. The teacher doesn’t respond to e-mails and can’t remember her student’s names. I had volunteered in her class for several weeks and at the parent-teacher conference she had to verify which child was mine. I HAD BEEN HER ONLY VOLUNTEER; every e-mail I introduced myself with my name and my child’s name and the fact that I was her volunteer! Another volunteer in the school will not work in her classroom because of the lack of order. This teacher is unorganized – in thought and action. And the fact that the school does not step in to fix this situation makes me wonder what else they’re ignoring.
The kids have a very short lunch time and spend most of it practicing how to line up. By the time they get their food and sit down to eat, they’ve got 4-7 minutes before they have to clear up and stand in line again before being dismissed. Healthy food is optional for the kids, but every plate gets a hamburger, French fries and chocolate milk, or whatever highly-processed, white-flour-paste, meat-heavy food-substance they serve that day. My kid begged me to start packing her lunch because so that she’ll have time to eat and food she likes (VEGGIES!).
I am frustrated with this school. The kids are being under-served and under-educated. I am happy to be moving away from this district, though I’m sorry for the kids left behind.
The kids have a very short lunch time and spend most of it practicing how to line up. By the time they get their food and sit down to eat, they’ve got 4-7 minutes before they have to clear up and stand in line again before being dismissed. Healthy food is optional for the kids, but every plate gets a hamburger, French fries and chocolate milk, or whatever highly-processed, white-flour-paste, meat-heavy food-substance they serve that day. My kid begged me to start packing her lunch because so that she’ll have time to eat and food she likes (VEGGIES!).
I am frustrated with this school. The kids are being under-served and under-educated. I am happy to be moving away from this district, though I’m sorry for the kids left behind.
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KHADIJA: THIS SCHOOL IS GREAT.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 639
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bow Lake Elementary School had 65% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Washington had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
45%
Hispanic
23%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
Black
12%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Highline School District District Spending
$10,243Per Pupil
The Highline School District spends $10,243 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Highline School District District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bow Lake Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSP
What is it?
The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
How is it Scored?
A student's performance on the reading, math and science MSP is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).
About the WASL
What is it?
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4, 7, and 10 in writing, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: level 4 (exceeds standard), level 3 (meets standard), level 2 (below standard) and level 1 (well below standard). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above level 3). Students must pass th
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