Test Scores for Mercer Island School District

Mercer Island School District

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Students
Spending Per Pupil

4160 86th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
King County
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PH: (206) 236-3300
FAX: (360) 398-8966

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Grades PK-12
4223 students
5 schools

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MSP Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2012)

92% (2011)

92% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math

90% (2012)

89% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

91% (2012)

92% (2011)

91% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

89% (2012)

88% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

Math

88% (2012)

85% (2011)

86% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

91% (2012)

93% (2011)

92% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Science

90% (2012)

90% (2011)

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

Math

90% (2012)

89% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2012)

92% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Math

90% (2012)

90% (2011)

87% (2010)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

91% (2012)

88% (2011)

92% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

Writing

95% (2012)

94% (2011)

94% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

Math

88% (2012)

89% (2011)

86% (2010)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

88% (2012)

89% (2011)

90% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

Science

93% (2012)

90% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

Math

89% (2012)

78% (2011)

88% (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

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	86%
Not low income	92%
Special education	69%
Not special education	95%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Low income	79%
Not low income	90%
Special education	62%
Not special education	94%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	67%
Not low income	92%
Special education	63%
Not special education	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	72%
Not low income	90%
Special education	78%
Not special education	91%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Asian/Pacific Islander	91%
Hispanic	81%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Low income	78%
Not low income	88%
Special education	65%
Not special education	91%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Low income	86%
Not low income	91%
Special education	55%
Not special education	95%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	89%
Asian/Pacific Islander	89%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	91%
Low income	72%
Not low income	91%
Special education	61%
Not special education	94%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	88%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Low income	72%
Not low income	91%
Special education	55%
Not special education	94%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Low income	79%
Not low income	89%
Special education	55%
Not special education	92%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	95%
Asian/Pacific Islander	95%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Low income	50%
Not low income	91%
Special education	53%
Not special education	94%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	87%
Asian/Pacific Islander	87%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	93%
Not low income	92%
Special education	58%
Not special education	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	94%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	95%
Not low income	95%
Special education	68%
Not special education	98%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Not low income	88%
Special education	39%
Not special education	93%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
Black	n/a
Asian	90%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Not low income	89%
Special education	50%
Not special education	93%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	92%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Not low income	94%
Special education	63%
Not special education	97%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	85%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	89%
Not low income	89%
Special education	42%
Not special education	94%

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

93% (2012)

94% (2011)

95% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Science

86% (2011)

82% (2010)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

94% (2012)

95% (2011)

96% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

Math

81% (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	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	92%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Low income	92%
Not low income	93%
Special education	76%
Not special education	95%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	94%
Low income	92%
Not low income	94%
Special education	80%
Not special education	95%

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

95% (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

100% (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

99% (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

100% (2012)

100% (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

87% (2012)

93% (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

99% (2012)

100% (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

88% (2012)
The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

Algebra I

Data not available for this district (2012)

81% (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

80% (2012)

95% (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)

64% (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

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
All Students	99%
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	n/a
Not low income	99%
Not special education	99%

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

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

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 9

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Algebra I	This District
All Students	87%
Female	84%
Male	89%
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	84%
Not low income	88%
Special education	69%
Not special education	89%

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	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	99%
Not low income	99%
Not special education	99%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Asian/Pacific Islander	94%
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Low income	69%
Not low income	89%
Special education	60%
Not special education	91%

Algebra I	This District
Subgroup results not available

Integrated Math 1	This District
Subgroup results not available

Geometry	This District
All Students	80%
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	n/a
Not special education	80%

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	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
Subgroup results not available

Source: WA OSPI, 2011-2012

Grade 12

Integrated Math 2	This District
Subgroup results not available

Biology I	This District
Subgroup results not available

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	12	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	76%	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
White	73%	64%
Asian/Pacific Islander	20%	9%
Hispanic	2%	16%
Black	1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	3%
Unspecified	3%	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	3%	42%
Special education¹	10%	13%
Transitional bilingual¹	2%	8%

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Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.