Test Scores for Highline School District

Highline School District

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Spending Per Pupil

15675 Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien, WA 98166
King County
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PH: (206) 433-2217
FAX: (360) 448-6409

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Grades PK-12
17,992 students
44 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

53% (2012)

61% (2011)

61% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math

57% (2012)

49% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

58% (2012)

50% (2011)

52% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

51% (2012)

45% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math

51% (2012)

46% (2011)

36% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

56% (2012)

52% (2011)

57% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science

49% (2012)

36% (2011)

21% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

56% (2012)

52% (2011)

42% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

62% (2012)

60% (2011)

54% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

62% (2012)

56% (2011)

46% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

58% (2012)

48% (2011)

52% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

59% (2012)

57% (2011)

56% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math

54% (2012)

49% (2011)

41% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

55% (2012)

60% (2011)

56% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science

51% (2012)

47% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

51% (2012)

38% (2011)

36% (2010)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

MSP Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	45%
Asian	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	43%
White	68%
Low income	47%
Not low income	71%
Special education	20%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	23%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	49%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	48%
White	68%
Low income	52%
Not low income	71%
Special education	23%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	54%
Black	41%
Asian	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	67%
Pacific Islander	50%
White	79%
Low income	51%
Not low income	78%
Special education	19%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	23%

Writing	This District
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	40%
Black	35%
Asian	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	56%
White	68%
Low income	43%
Not low income	70%
Special education	14%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	22%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	52%
Black	34%
Asian	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	39%
White	70%
Low income	42%
Not low income	74%
Special education	14%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	51%
Black	42%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	25%
Pacific Islander	50%
White	75%
Low income	47%
Not low income	78%
Special education	18%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	19%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	50%
Black	33%
Asian	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	51%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	19%
Pacific Islander	30%
White	73%
Low income	39%
Not low income	75%
Special education	14%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black	38%
Asian	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	25%
Pacific Islander	37%
White	72%
Low income	48%
Not low income	76%
Special education	11%
Not special education	64%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	69%
Male	56%
Black	44%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	44%
White	75%
Low income	57%
Not low income	79%
Special education	20%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	24%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	61%
Black	38%
Asian	76%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	63%
Pacific Islander	45%
White	75%
Low income	55%
Not low income	81%
Special education	17%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	32%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	62%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	43%
Pacific Islander	34%
White	75%
Low income	50%
Not low income	75%
Special education	22%
Not special education	63%
Limited English	15%

Writing	This District
All Students	59%
Female	72%
Male	48%
Black	50%
Asian	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	59%
White	69%
Low income	53%
Not low income	73%
Special education	20%
Not special education	65%
Limited English	20%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	55%
Black	42%
Asian	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	40%
White	67%
Low income	49%
Not low income	67%
Special education	12%
Not special education	61%
Limited English	23%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	50%
Black	41%
Asian	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	33%
Pacific Islander	44%
White	70%
Low income	46%
Not low income	74%
Special education	11%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	11%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	35%
Asian	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	42%
Pacific Islander	27%
White	67%
Low income	42%
Not low income	72%
Special education	11%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	13%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	53%
Male	50%
Black	35%
Asian	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	43%
White	62%
Low income	43%
Not low income	70%
Special education	6%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading

71% (2012)

74% (2011)

72% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science

32% (2011)

34% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

78% (2012)

74% (2011)

81% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math

32% (2010)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE 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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

HSPE Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black	49%
Asian	77%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	47%
White	86%
Low income	64%
Not low income	79%
Special education	34%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	21%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	84%
White	86%
Low income	74%
Not low income	83%
Special education	44%
Not special education	82%
Limited English	43%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams.
The HSPE 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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

Algebra I

96% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

Biology I

Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2012)

82% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

Geometry

99% (2012)

96% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

Biology I

22% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

Algebra I

35% (2012)

35% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2012)

69% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

Biology I

44% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

Algebra I

18% (2012)

15% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2012)

41% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

Biology I

27% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

Algebra I

22% (2012)

19% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 26% in 2011.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2012)

30% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2012)

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 26% in 2012.

Biology I

36% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2012)

25% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

Geometry

Data not available for this district (2012)

17% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

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.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

See Washington's state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

EOC Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Female	86%
Black	84%
Asian	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	85%
Hispanic	85%
Multiracial	84%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	80%
Limited English	100%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	97%
Multiracial	100%
White	100%
Low income	99%
Not low income	100%
Not special education	99%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	22%
Female	20%
Male	26%
Black	14%
Asian	30%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%
Hispanic	8%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Low income	16%
Not low income	43%
Special education	18%
Not special education	23%
Limited English	0%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	17%
Asian	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	37%
Hispanic	28%
Multiracial	36%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	56%
Low income	30%
Not low income	48%
Special education	19%
Not special education	36%
Limited English	15%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Black	n/a
Asian	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	74%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	30%
White	n/a
Limited English	33%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	44%
Female	45%
Male	43%
Black	24%
Asian	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	49%
Hispanic	29%
Multiracial	52%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	21%
White	62%
Low income	33%
Not low income	61%
Special education	13%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	11%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	18%
Female	13%
Male	21%
Black	10%
Asian	26%
Asian/Pacific Islander	28%
Hispanic	15%
Multiracial	23%
White	18%
Low income	21%
Not low income	6%
Special education	11%
Not special education	20%
Limited English	15%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Multiracial	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	37%
White	n/a
Special education	30%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	26%
Black	29%
Asian	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	31%
Hispanic	21%
White	n/a
Low income	24%
Not low income	46%
Special education	42%
Not special education	24%
Limited English	9%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	14%
White	n/a
Low income	21%
Not low income	27%
Special education	13%
Not special education	27%
Limited English	11%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Black	21%
Asian	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Special education	17%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

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 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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience¹	11	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher¹	61%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher¹	17	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	32%	16%
White	29%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%	9%
Black	12%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	3%
Unspecified	6%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	63%	42%
Special education¹	13%	13%
Transitional bilingual¹	21%	8%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.