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Marvista Elementary School
(206) 433-2571
19800 Marine View Dr SW
Normandy Park, WA 98166
Level: PK-6
District: Highline School District

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Marvista Elementary School, Normandy Park, WA.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	75.4%	(2007)
Black, non-Hispanic:	6.7%	(2007)
Hispanic:	6%	(2007)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.7%	(2007)
Multiracial:	0%	(2007)
Asian:	11.2%	(2007)
Pacific Islander:	0%	(2007)
Unspecified:	0%	(2007)
Student Teacher Ratio:	19%	(2007)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	16.61%	(2007)

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Marvista Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	5
Average Safety Rating	4

Marvista Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-09-19 “Marvista is a great elementary school for our children. We moved specifically to Normandy Park to attend Marvista, recognized as a Blue Ribbon Status School, awarded by the US Dept of Education for outstanding adademic achievement. We also have the highest state test scores for 07-08 within the Highline School District. Plus we are currently undergoing construction for a new school building to open in Fall 2009. We have a lot to be proud about this fantastic school.” Posted By: other Quality Score: 5 2008-03-09 “Looking forward to the opening of the new school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-03-07 “Some people seem to say the school has 'changed' since the boundaries changed. If you look at the consistently high test scores and continue to see the excellent teachers, I am very comfortable to have my children at this school. They continue to give our family top notch service, especially the office staff.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-02-18 “The school has the best academics and professional staff I have heard of.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-09-17 “While academics and the parent involvement is high, the principal, receptionist, and the nurse fail to meet general standards, such as professionalism, communication skills, and respect for everyone. My child had verified hearing issues that were presented and yet neglected here from both teacher and nurse. Safety was a concern.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-04-18 “Marvista is one of the main reasons that we moved to Normandy Park. The staff is absolutely awesome and the parent involvement - in my opinion - is unparalleled in any public (or private) school in the country! My children echo one of the earlier comments that stated - each year my children tell me they have the absolute best teacher! What a wonderful comment to hear year after year from your children. I highly recommend Marvista to any and all children and their parents! - Forever Marvista Cheerleader!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-12-17 “Our family moved to the neighborhood because of this school. The district itself leaves much to be desired, but the community and parents that support this school - students and teachers, make it stand out even above many of the local private elementary schools. We've been in this school a total of 6 years, prior to Marvista, we had another child at a private school in the area. Marvista definitely outranked the private school by curriculum, and parent involvement is by choice, not by school requirements.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-10-25 “This school could improve in many areas. So far we have found many of the people working at the school to be hard to communicate with. Also, the school seems to have a high turnover rate which is difficult to say the least.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-04-13 “Our daughter is attending private school after being at Marvista for K-4. The teacher discouraged her love for math and refused to teach her new things because ' she was too far ahead'. She was made to do other classwork while the others did math. The teacher changed the rules to be more relaxed for other students on tests so they could try and catch up to her a little more. Little parent interest in participating in their child's education at home. My child learns more in private school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-04-01 “I have three sons who currently attend Marvista. Each year they tell me that they have the best teacher in the world. The play and sing music, participate in chess club and math club. They build bridge models and read and read. Although there is no support from the Highline School District for Marvista it remains the lone shining example of success in a public school solely because of parent involvement.”