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Kennewick School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

524 S Auburn St
Kennewick, WA 99336
Benton County
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PH: (509) 222-5020
FAX: (509) 585-3046

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Grades PK-12
15,668 students
26 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

72% (2011)

74% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2011.

Math

57% (2011)

59% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2011.

Writing

66% (2011)

70% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

64% (2011)

72% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2011.

Science

55% (2011)

38% (2010)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2011.

Math

52% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

63% (2011)

58% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math

45% (2011)

39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

51% (2011)

59% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2011.

Writing

70% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

49% (2011)

51% (2010)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

66% (2011)

67% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2011.

Science

55% (2011)

49% (2010)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

Math

37% (2011)

43% (2010)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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	72%
Female	76%
Male	69%
Black	61%
Asian	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	87%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	81%
Low income	63%
Not low income	85%
Special education	54%
Not special education	75%
Limited English	42%
Migrant	47%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	56%
Male	58%
Black	26%
Asian	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	47%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	42%
Not low income	78%
Special education	37%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	30%
Migrant	34%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black	57%
Asian	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	84%
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	69%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	77%
Low income	56%
Not low income	83%
Special education	49%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	37%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	60%
Black	52%
Asian	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	55%
Not low income	80%
Special education	45%
Not special education	69%
Limited English	23%
Migrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
Black	39%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	39%
Not low income	77%
Special education	29%
Not special education	60%
Limited English	13%
Migrant	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	63%
Black	45%
Asian	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	86%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	51%
Not low income	81%
Special education	44%
Not special education	67%
Limited English	25%
Migrant	32%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	55%
Black	30%
Asian	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	41%
Not low income	71%
Special education	32%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	15%
Migrant	22%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	35%
Asian	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	55%
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	71%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	63%
Low income	40%
Not low income	67%
Special education	17%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	19%
Migrant	27%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	71%
Male	55%
Black	33%
Asian	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	61%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	49%
Not low income	79%
Special education	38%
Not special education	66%
Limited English	14%
Migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	46%
Male	44%
Black	26%
Asian	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	40%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	55%
Low income	30%
Not low income	62%
Special education	11%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	2%
Migrant	20%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	59%
Male	43%
Black	22%
Asian	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	52%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Low income	36%
Not low income	66%
Special education	20%
Not special education	54%
Limited English	7%
Migrant	26%

Writing	This District
All Students	70%
Female	81%
Male	59%
Black	50%
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Low income	57%
Not low income	82%
Special education	29%
Not special education	74%
Limited English	29%
Migrant	50%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	50%
Black	22%
Asian	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	52%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	59%
Low income	33%
Not low income	64%
Special education	18%
Not special education	52%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	26%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	63%
Black	54%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	69%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	51%
Not low income	80%
Special education	21%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	12%
Migrant	39%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	56%
Black	42%
Asian	73%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	54%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	66%
Low income	35%
Not low income	72%
Special education	19%
Not special education	59%
Limited English	4%
Migrant	23%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	34%
Male	40%
Black	19%
Asian	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	42%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	44%
Low income	24%
Not low income	49%
Special education	11%
Not special education	40%
Limited English	5%
Migrant	21%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 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

82% (2011)

81% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

47% (2011)

37% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

86% (2011)

88% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

43% (2010)
The state average for Math was n/a in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science 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	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
Black	63%
Asian	83%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	71%
Not low income	91%
Special education	48%
Not special education	85%
Limited English	36%
Migrant	54%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	47%
Male	46%
Black	21%
Asian	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	42%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	27%
Not low income	62%
Special education	16%
Not special education	49%
Limited English	0%
Migrant	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	57%
Asian	86%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	76%
Not low income	93%
Special education	69%
Not special education	87%
Limited English	38%
Migrant	63%

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading, writing and science 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

Data not available for this district (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.

Algebra I

93% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 88% in 2011.

Geometry

96% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 98% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 93% in 2011.

Algebra I

57% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 53% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

85% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 48% in 2011.

Geometry

97% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2

90% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 63% in 2011.

Algebra I

27% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 31% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 27% in 2011.

Geometry

67% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 67% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 33% in 2011.

Algebra I

14% (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 32% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

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

Geometry

53% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 20% in 2011.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 23% in 2011.

Integrated Math 1

Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 36% in 2011.

Geometry

53% (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 29% in 2011.

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
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 7

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Low income	84%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Low income	92%
Not low income	93%
Not special education	93%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	96%
Female	91%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Low income	94%
Not low income	97%
Not special education	96%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	57%
Male	58%
Black	52%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Not low income	68%
Not special education	58%
Limited English	21%

Integrated Math 1	This District
All Students	85%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Not low income	88%
Not special education	86%

Geometry	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Asian/Pacific Islander	100%
Hispanic	88%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Low income	95%
Not low income	98%
Not special education	97%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
All Students	90%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Not low income	90%
Not special education	90%

Algebra I	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	20%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	32%
Low income	22%
Not low income	44%
Not special education	27%
Limited English	11%
Migrant	9%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	67%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Not low income	76%
Special education	48%
Not special education	68%
Limited English	30%
Migrant	37%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	14%
Female	17%
Male	13%
Black	0%
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	8%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	27%
Low income	10%
Not special education	14%
Limited English	8%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	53%
Female	49%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Low income	50%
Not low income	57%
Not special education	54%
Migrant	43%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	62%
Low income	50%
Not special education	53%

Source: WA OSPI, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in algebra I, geometry, integrated math I, and integrated math II.
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: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	14	12

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	69%	66%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	19	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	61%	64%
Hispanic	30%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	9%
Black	2%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%
Unspecified	4%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	48%	42%
Special education	<1%	13%
Transitional bilingual	11%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,774	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	11%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >