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Mercer Island School District

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

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WASL Results
WASL Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

4160 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
King County
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PH: (206) 236-3300
FAX: (206) 236-3333

Grades K-12
4020 students
5 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

94% (2009)

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

94% (2009)

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

87% (2009)

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)

75% (2008)

76% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

91% (2009)

87% (2008)

92% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

89% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

91% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

87% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

93% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL 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 grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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WASL 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	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Not low income	94%
Special education	74%
Not special education	96%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Not low income	90%
Special education	58%
Not special education	93%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Not low income	94%
Special education	74%
Not special education	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	98%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Not low income	92%
Special education	65%
Not special education	95%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Not low income	87%
Special education	44%
Not special education	93%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Not low income	96%
Special education	83%
Not special education	98%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Not low income	80%
Special education	51%
Not special education	84%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Not low income	91%
Special education	66%
Not special education	94%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Not low income	89%
Special education	64%
Not special education	92%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Not low income	83%
Special education	46%
Not special education	86%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Not low income	87%
Special education	65%
Not special education	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Not low income	92%
Special education	75%
Not special education	93%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	85%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Not low income	90%
Special education	60%
Not special education	91%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Not low income	86%
Special education	46%
Not special education	89%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	76%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	78%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Not low income	81%
Special education	31%
Not special education	84%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Not low income	86%
Special education	35%
Not special education	89%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	97%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Not low income	93%
Special education	67%
Not special education	94%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Not low income	81%
Special education	25%
Not special education	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Not low income	93%
Special education	75%
Not special education	94%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	83%
Not low income	82%
Special education	33%
Not special education	84%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL 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 grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
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, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	12	13

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	74%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	16	16

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	77%	66%
Asian	19%	8%
Hispanic	2%	15%
Black	1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	2%	38%
Special education	10%	13%
Transitional bilingual	2%	8%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,854	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	60%
Student and staff support	11%	11%
Administration	13%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >