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Kittitas School District

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505 N Pierce Ave
Kittitas, WA 98934
Kittitas County
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PH: (509) 968-3014
FAX: (509) 968-4730

  • Grades PK-12
  • 687 students
  • 4 schools

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 MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2012)
 80% (2011)
 81% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math
 72% (2012)
 65% (2011)
 72% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2012)
 77% (2011)
 62% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing
 57% (2012)
 60% (2011)
 32% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math
 57% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 53% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2012)
 56% (2011)
 79% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science
 67% (2012)
 33% (2011)
 29% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math
 72% (2012)
 49% (2011)
 56% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading
 48% (2012)
 63% (2011)
 39% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math
 68% (2012)
 57% (2011)
 39% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
 78% (2012)
 30% (2011)
 56% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing
 74% (2012)
 66% (2011)
 80% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math
 71% (2012)
 56% (2011)
 66% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2012)
 45% (2011)
 65% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science
 71% (2012)
 68% (2011)
 63% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math
 36% (2012)
 62% (2011)
 73% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income62%
Not low income91%
Not special education84%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income69%
Not low income76%
Not special education81%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female66%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income55%
Not low income69%
Special education25%
Not special education74%
Limited English30%

WritingThis District
All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income42%
Not low income72%
Special education25%
Not special education67%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female60%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income47%
Not low income69%
Special education29%
Not special education67%
Limited English18%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female90%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Low income65%
Not low income91%
Not special education83%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income47%
Not low income82%
Not special education71%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income59%
Not low income82%
Not special education74%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White49%
Low income35%
Not low income58%
Not special education50%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female68%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income55%
Not low income79%
Not special education75%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income63%
Not low income93%
Not special education83%

WritingThis District
All Students74%
Female81%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income54%
Not low income92%
Not special education80%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female68%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income46%
Not low income93%
Not special education83%
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income62%
Not low income68%
Not special education70%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income69%
Not low income71%
Not special education72%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White38%
Low income39%
Not low income34%
Not special education43%
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

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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2012)
 89% (2011)
 81% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science
 37% (2011)
 54% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing
 94% (2012)
 90% (2011)
 87% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math
 54% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income74%
Not low income96%
Not special education88%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income83%
Not low income100%
Not special education93%
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

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 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.

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)
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

Algebra I
 65% (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

Integrated Math 1
Data not available for this district (2012)
 85% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2
 91% (2012)
 74% (2011)
The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

Biology I
 70% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (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)
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (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)
Data not available for this district (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
Data not available for this district (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (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

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 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 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis District
All Students65%
Female58%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income57%
Not low income70%
Not special education67%

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10
Integrated Math 2This District
All Students91%
Female86%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income86%
Not low income95%
Not special education91%

Biology IThis District
All Students70%
Female60%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income50%
Not low income85%
Not special education75%

Algebra IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1This District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12
Integrated Math 2This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology IThis District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra IThis District
Subgroup results not available

GeometryThis 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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Average years educational experience11112
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Master's degree or higher173%66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students per classroom teacher12017

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White80%64%
Hispanic16%16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%3%
Black<1%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%9%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1WA OSPI, 2009-2010
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program141%42%
Special education113%13%
Transitional bilingual15%8%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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