Meredith Hill Elementary
School Profile
5830 South 300th Street
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/meredith/
Principal, Cindy Kelsey (Since 2001)
School Built: 1995
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What is Special About Our School?
Meredith Hill prepares students to be responsible members of society. Its students are engaged in rigorous, meaningful study to develop basic skills, knowledge, creativity, and commitment to democratic ideals.
Students at Meredith Hill are actively involved in both their own learning and the everyday operations of the school. In addition to the standard curriculum, students participate in projects that extend and enrich their learning. The staff meets regularly to coordinate curriculum, plan projects, and share resources. Meredith Hill’s PTA actively supports all aspects of the school and student learning.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Meredith Hill focused on meeting state goals by improving students’ reading and math performance and continuing to emphasize reading and math improvement for all. The school continues to focus on mathematics, writing, and reading.
In addition, Meredith Hill values other areas of enrichment such as the PTA-sponsored Read & Lead Program, Art Docent Program, and participation in the annual “Reflections” contest. The PTA provides volunteers and supports field trips, the library, Physical Education, reading, and music programs.
No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/, Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, and then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
| Accelerated Reader | Librarian |
| Assemblies, Various | Music Program |
| Breakfast & Lunch Program | P.E. Specialist |
| Counselors or Dean | Preschool |
| English Language Learners (ELL) | PTA |
| Extended Learning (ELO) | Read & Lead Multi-age |
| Field Trips – Grade Level | Safety Patrol |
| GATE Gifted & Talented | Special Ed Resource Rm. |
| Instructional Coach | Student Led Conferences |
| Intramurals/After School | Summer Library Program |
| Kindergarten All Day | Summer School |
| Kindergarten Half-day Integrated | Technology Lab |
| Kindergarten Integrated | Tutoring ELO |
| Title I / LAP |
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| African American | 6.40 | 6.12 | 6.18 |
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Asian American |
12.30 | 14.29 | 13.73 |
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Hispanic |
10.80 | 12.24 | 12.36 |
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Native American |
.40 | .45 | .69 |
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White |
65.20 | 61.00 | 55.84 |
| Pac Islander | .70 | 1.13 | 2.29 |
| Multi-Racial | 2.60 | 2.27 | 3.66 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
428 | 441 | 437 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
35.7% | 32.0% | 40.71% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
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Meredith Hill’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons. ASB funds go for curricular and self-esteem assemblies, field trips and incentive awards.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) & Measure of Student Progress (MSP)
Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Beginning in the spring of 2010, the state of Washington requires that the MSP be given in third through eighth grade. The MSP replaces the WASL.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
81.0 | 82.0 | 79.0 | 71.1 |
District |
74.1 | 71.0 | 70.0 | 65.1 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
79.8 | 85.0 | 82.0 | 82.9 |
District |
73.5 | 71.0 | 73.0 | 71.7 |
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| Grade 4 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
77.0 | 76.0 | 65.0 | 68.4 |
District |
60.1 | 60.0 | 56.0 | 62.6 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
93.0 | 86.0 | 84.0 | 77.2 |
District |
80.2 | 77.0 | 74.0 | 65.6 |
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Writing |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
83.6 | 68.0 | 70.0 | 68.4 |
District |
56.2 | 58.0 | 54.0 | 54.1 |
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| Grade 5 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
78.9 | 87.0 | 79.0 | 83.5 |
District |
66.2 | 69.0 | 71.0 | 66.5 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
89.0 | 94.0 | 84.0 | 82.3 |
District |
75.3 | 80.0 | 79.0 | 71.4 |
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Science |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
53.0 | 81.0 | 65.0 | 53.2 |
District |
31.2 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 25.7 |